29 March , wrote:
I notice that on Industry Canada's site they say that the exemption of
therequirement to have a radio station license for aircraft only applies if
the aircraft is not operated out of Canadian sovereign airspace unless "the
aircraft is in the territory of another country with which Canada has
entered into a reciprocal agreement that confers similar privileges on
Canadians
Presumably we have that agreement with the US which is why the
requirements for US pilots and aircraft in Canada to have the license has
also been dropped.
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See
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind...craft_stations


On October 25, 1996, the FCC released a Report and Order in WT Docket No.
96-82 (text) eliminating the individual licensing requirement for all
aircraft, including scheduled air carriers, air taxis and general aviation
aircraft operating domestically. This means that you do not need a license
to operate a two-way VHF radio, radar, or emergency locator transmitter
(ELT) aboard aircraft operating domestically. All other aircraft radio
stations must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.
Aircraft operating domestically do not land in a foreign country or
communicate via radio with foreign ground stations. Flying in international
or foreign airspace is permitted, so long as the previous conditions are
met. If you travel to a foreign destination, however, (e.g., Canada,
Mexico, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands) a license is required.