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Old July 28th 06, 01:59 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Using radio to contact persons on ground while flying?

Pretty soon cell phones will be usable...



"steve" wrote in message . ..
: Sorry to start the email firestorm. Now that I know it is not a legal
: activity, I will not use it.
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: Besides, occasionally, having no way for your family to conact you isn't
: always a bad thing. :-)
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: "steve" wrote in message
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: Hi Everyone,
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: Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I purchased a backup handheld
: radio for cross country flights, etc. and was wondering if it is permitted
: to use it so I can contact my family while flying over the local area.
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: I would use a frequency not used locally for any other purposes.
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: Your thoughts?
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: Thanks,
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: Steve
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: "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
: with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
: you will always long to return"
: - Leonardo Da Vinci
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