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Old 05-08-2008, 05:15 PM
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Default Bahamas radio station license?

Can someone please tell me if I need this fcc radio license to fly my rv-6 to the Bahamas? Looks like it is $110 and everyone says you do not need it but the regs say you do. I plan to fly down the end of the month. Any other info would be of great help. Navigation of government websites has taken at least a year off my life so far.

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Old 05-08-2008, 06:41 PM
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No, you do not need it.
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:12 PM
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Default Bahamas radio station license?

To any of you that have flown to the Bahamas can you clarify if you actually needed to get a radio station license?
Aopa guide to flying and website all show you do need to get one. In the guide they also claim you need a special permit to fly an experimental in too.

Reading the Bahamas guide from 2013, they claim no special permission required, that you can simply print the "standard validation form" off the aopa websit and no further action is needed.

So.. I am confused. I have never needed a radio station lic in any Can or US flying. Do I need to get one for this trip or is that old info that is no longer relevant. I am not one for partaking in more paperwork, more lic, and more fees than really required.

Thanks.
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:30 PM
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I don't think so, was there just a few weeks ago. I didn't have one and no one asked either. I think they are more concerned with getting paid and the us adiz is all about filing correctly and having paperwork for customs.

Take care and have fun. banyan has a good guide on their website about flying in the Bahamas.

http://www.banyanair.com/bahamas_requirements.asp
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:34 PM
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Flying corporate Part 91 in to the Bahamas in a large jet does require an FCC radio license. But then again we need it in the US also. Since we have other communication on board beside com radio. It is my understanding if you fly outside of the US then a radio license is required. I got one since I am interested in going to Canada and the Bahamas. The other requirement is for 1 foot N numbers which I will tape on if necessary. Went to the FCC web site and obtained a FRN number, paid my 160 and 10 days later had my license.
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:37 PM
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Technically, you need a radio license when you fly to another country. I got one in my Bonanza, and flew into Canada a couple times and to the Bahamas a few times ----> nobody ever asked to see the license.
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:43 PM
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thanks guys I'll get a hold of banyan and have them update their website and spread the word. I'm just amazed by the wealth of knowledge here.
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:46 PM
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Default Thats what I mean.

No simple answer. I have never had or been asked for one with dozens of trips to the US. Further, the only place I can get one is in Canada...and to have a Canadian one for a trip to the Bahamas seems unnecessary.

I will not bother if nobody has ever had to show one. Thanks.
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Old 12-28-2013, 03:19 PM
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Legal answer = YES, both you and the airplane require a Radio license from the country your airplane is registered in to fly international. This is to conform with ICAO and ITU regulations.

Go ahead and print out the blanket experimental authorization and carry it with you.

Many people here will tell you you don't need either since they have never been asked for one. But it only takes one "pissed off" foreign official to throw their law against you forcing you to go through a lot of grief and maybe impound your airplane. Kind of like insurance, we get it hoping never to have to use it.


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Old 12-28-2013, 03:43 PM
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Legal answer = YES, both you and the airplane require a Radio license from the country your airplane is registered in to fly international. This is to conform with ICAO and ITU regulations.

Go ahead and print out the blanket experimental authorization and carry it with you.

Many people here will tell you you don't need either since they have never been asked for one. But it only takes one "pissed off" foreign official to throw their law against you forcing you to go through a lot of grief and maybe impound your airplane. Kind of like insurance, we get it hoping never to have to use it.

I agree with Galin. I am not sure why you would not get the required radiotelephone operators permit for yourself, and the radio station license for the airplane. They are easy and relatively inexpensive to get. Many trips to Canada, Mexico, and The Bahamas over the years and no one has ever asked, but if they do.................
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