How does the radio system work in microlights??

[bobthebuilder]

Hi Justin,

Sorry, one should read the link I quoted in the full context of Part 44.
Happy clicking, you get bounced through a few links.

Start here:
http://www.caa.co.za/lexisnexis/lnb.asp ... heya/1k8mb

[justin.schoeman]

Hi Justin,

Sorry, one should read the link I quoted in the full context of Part 44.
Happy clicking, you get bounced through a few links.

Start here:
http://www.caa.co.za/lexisnexis/lnb.asp ... heya/1k8mb

As far as I can see, part 44 mentions nothing about radios...

[bobthebuilder]

Take a look under "Instruments, Equipment and Placards"

Justin, you do have a very good point insofar as a radio is not required in Class G Airspace.

"94.04.1 (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 91.05.1 of these Regulations, the prescribed communication equipment is not required for aircraft operated in Class G airspace under visual flight rules."

[justin.schoeman]

Take a look under "Instruments, Equipment and Placards"

That all just points back to part 91, which only requires a radio when flying in airspace that requires 2 way comms...

[bobthebuilder]

No no .... take a look at part 94.

http://www.caa.co.za/lexisnexis/lnb.asp ... heya/ineya

Then:

SUBPART 4:
COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
94.04.1 Communication equipment

It should then be read in conjunction with "91.05.1" as specified.

What a mission!!!

[justin.schoeman]

No no .... take a look at part 94.

Which basically reiterates part 91, and adds that you don't need a radio in Class G airspace either...

[bobthebuilder]

I edited my last post to point you there.
Unfortunately, i'm slower than you, so you missed it.

[Bundy]

Hi Phislet
I fly my trike out of Groutville on the North Coast you are welcome to come for a free flight.

...and just like that you get sorted Phislet.

Nice one Zuzac.

Dis nou die GEES.

[zucac]

hi Phislett
Besides a flying license we also have a radio license.

[mulderpm]

I always ask myself, if I have landed at an outfield, alone, and someting fails on my Trike, what would cause me to abandon my fly back to home base? The radio fails?...loss of instruments?...loss of GPS?...loss of compass?....no intercomm?....a broken exhaust spring?...cracked engine mount?...and so on...? I know from a legal perspective, many of these will prevent a flight back as they are a pre-requisite for the ATF and also there are other variables, but ask yourself, generally, what will prevent you?

Phislik, I don't know where you are based but if you come to Microland (FABA), S25.97561 E28.38868, there are many that will take you for a "demo" flight, including myself. We also have two of the best instructors in the business who will gladly show you what it is all about. Come and join us anytime.

It is an awsome sport with awsome people. It is truly a life changing experience.

[mulderpm]

Hi Phislik, see from the other thread that you have flown over Tala Game reserve and loved it. From 16 you can become a pilot. Just don't let that passion go. My only regret was that I did not fly more...definitely not less. I am trying to make up for my aviation deficit every day.

Oh, one other thing you must know....What makes an aeroplane fly?....MONEY

[bobthebuilder]

Try Dave Jackson at the Ballito field, i'm sure he can assist.

[zucac]

Hi Philip.
the radio frequency for boating is different to aircraft .

[bobthebuilder]

Hi Phillip,

You can find their contact details here: http://www.microlights.co.za

Prices will vary from school to school, but expect to pay around R1000 or so.
It is usually completed in one day, usually a Saturday.

Maybe wait until you have logged a few flying hours first. It will give you a better understanding.

[Peter.L.]

Phislett,

If you want guidance/instruction on what radiocommunication is all about and if you are going to the Virginia Airshow on Saturday, do yourself a favour and find the HAMNET stand and speak to Mr Keith Lowes. HAMNET is the national Amateur Radio emergency network which responds to various disasters and/or emergencies in SA (and also globally under different names) and Keith is the HAMNET Director for KZN. He is also currently the vice-Chairman of the Highway Amateur Radio Club and gives lectures on radio procedures and basic technical requirements, admittedly with the accent on Ham radio. The cost of a course is very reasonable and will give you a very good idea of the procedures and technical aspects of radio operating. From that basis you should find the aeronautical course and examination follows pretty logically and will be much easier to understand. The aero course is largely regulation and procedures based and has very little, if any, technical content. It will teach you how to use a radio to communicate with other aircraft but doesn't actually give you much idea of how radios work and do what they do. Perhaps you wont want to do the Amateur course with Keith but at least have a chat with him and I know he will be able to answer most questions you may have, except perhaps for those questions specific to aeronautical procedures. You can tell him that I suggested you speak to him, he knows me as Peter and my Ham callsign is ZS5PL.

One word of caution; from your posts it would seem that you are a fairly young guy so it would probably be best if you didn't walk around Virginia with a radio in hand tuned to the aeronautical band just in case there are representatives of officialdom present. To be in possession of and to listen to a radio capable of receiving the aeronautical frequencies requires that you hold a suitable radio spectrum licence for the radio and also a radio operator certificate for yourself, neither of which you apparently have at present. Having worked for the regulator, ICASA, I know that the potential penalties for transgressing the regulations regarding radio licensing are pretty stiff and it's not worth getting a record before you've even got you pilot's licence! I'm not trying to scare you, I'm just saying be careful and don't advertise that you are doing something you are not legally entitled to do.

Apart from that, enjoy the show and may your enthusiasm for aeronautics never diminish.