Because he will be flying solo?
That requires a handheld now? Hmm, must have missed that in the regs.
You will find it in the same regulation that requires you to carry a
backup handheld as a certificated pilot, or indeed the regulation that
requires you to have a radio of any kind.
Control K!
all the best -- Dan Ford
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