Use of VHF Airband Transciever
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True, and I have had an alternator failure. Continued with local aeros sortie, left radio on rx only since tx is the bit that bleeds most power. This allowed us to keep situational awareness. Chose flapless approach, no problem. Btw had an instructor on board at the time, he was happy with the decisions. Complete non-event, to be honest.
I challenge you to show me the actual law that says it is not legal to use a mobile in an aeroplane......
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Just checked my Aircraft Radio License (Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006) and Certificate of Approval of Aircraft Radio Installation issued by UK CAA and aside from standard stuff ATC Transponder, DME and VHF COMM/NAV it states:
“ The licensee also authorises the use of Aeronautical VHF Hand portable radio equipment operating in the frequency band 118-137 MHz …. for use on the above named aircraft”
I have found an ICOM linked to a headset an absolute necessity when sometimes waiting upwards of 20 minutes on a ground frequency - for start approval.
“ The licensee also authorises the use of Aeronautical VHF Hand portable radio equipment operating in the frequency band 118-137 MHz …. for use on the above named aircraft”
I have found an ICOM linked to a headset an absolute necessity when sometimes waiting upwards of 20 minutes on a ground frequency - for start approval.
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“ The licensee also authorises the use of Aeronautical VHF Hand portable radio equipment operating in the frequency band 118-137 MHz …. for use on the above named aircraft”
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The radio is an IC A-21, tough stuff with metal case like they built them 20 years ago.
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One which is approved, of course.
waiting upwards of 20 minutes on a ground frequency
Would I use it in an emergency?
The Wireless Telegraphy Act of 2006 states this radio can be used for emergency communication and navigation (VOR) should life be at risk - so in the event of a radio failure whilst airborne - yes I would and have.
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The Wireless Telegraphy Act of 2006 states this radio can be used for emergency communication and navigation (VOR) should life be at risk - so in the event of a radio failure whilst airborne - yes I would and have.
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I challenge you to show me the actual law that says it is not legal to use a mobile in an aeroplane......
AIC 1/2004 (Pink 62) 8 January Use of Portable Electronic Devices in Aircraft
CAA PAPER 2003/3 Effects of Interference from Cellular Telephones on Aircraft Avionic Equipment
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From what I can see on the internet here in the UK the CAA view the mobile phone as a personal electronic device (PED) that causes interference with aircraft electronics systems. Consequently its use is restricted to aircraft on the ground at the operator’s discretion unless the aircraft has a specific exemption.
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CAP 756: "The responsible civil aviation authority or agency should continue to remind the aircraft operators of their responsiblity in ensuring that no person does use, on board an aircraft, a PED that can adversely affect the performance of the aircraft's systems and equipment ..."
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When I flew with a guy a few months back in the primitively instrumented C172, his mobile phone signals had nil effect. Also I know of pilots texting family whilst on an ILS with nil effect also.
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Stephen Furner: that didn't happen during a flight to find out what happen to anything, the guy I flew with 'knew' what he was doingn As I said, I don't know any details but the rules are being looked at.