Does VFR Operation Require A High Level Of Language Proficiency?

Robert M. Gary wrote:


Most pilots would consider NORDO to be an emergency operation.

I know of many pilots of both antique aircraft and gliders that would
likely disagree.

All
public use airports need communication. Flying into an airport (even a
very small one) without talking could certainly be considered careless
or reckless.

Considered careless or reckless by whom? Obviously the FAA doesn't think
so.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

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On Oct 9, 2:04 pm, "JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote:
Robert M. Gary wrote:

Most pilots would consider NORDO to be an emergency operation.

I know of many pilots of both antique aircraft and gliders that would
likely disagree.

I fly antique aircraft but am not so cheap as to not be able to afford
a couple hundred dollars for a portable radio. This isn't the 1920's
you know.

Robert M. Gary wrote:


I fly antique aircraft but am not so cheap as to not be able to afford
a couple hundred dollars for a portable radio. This isn't the 1920's
you know.

I'm not sure which one's you're flying, but the unshielded ignition systems
in many of the ones I've flown made my handheld radio just about useless. It
has nothing to do with being cheap.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

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