"Gary G" wrote in message
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I've wondered if it is legal to utilize an "unused" frequency to
communicate between planes or
to someone on the ground for non-critical communication?
I don't know what for, but let's say you want to talk to your friend or
CFI on the ground who
might give "additional instructions" on things.
Or, another pilot close by wants to exchange some restaurant info or
something.
Or maybe a flying club wants to communicate or something.

Is that legal?
Is it ok?
(Let's assume your monitoring other freqs that you need to).


NOWHERE is there provision for chit-chat in the aviation frequency band.
For that, you need to go to the Part 95 "Personal Radio Services" (Citizens
band).

Air-to-air frequencies are designed for license holders in support of
licensed business and/or aviation operations.

Radio is International and so are radio rules. Your chit-chat on an
air-to-air frequency may be interfering with a legal operation across the
border.