8.33 radios

[Robert Lees]

The whole of EASA-land (apart from me and other non-radio aircraft) is being forced to 8.33kHz radios by 1 January 2018, even for day VFR.

What is the situation in the US by comparison?

The European Avionics industry is awash with customers money from this. With the USD/GBP exchange rate, if you have a non-Taylorcraft: buy an 8.33 radio from Europe!)

Rob

[lfries]

Re: 8.33 radios

No problem at uncontrolled airports. There are some airports where I don't feel comfortable without a radio such as my local airport where there are too many non standard operations.

[Fred Johnson]

Re: 8.33 radios

Last I heard no plans for 8.333 here in the US..

[Ray36048]

Re: 8.33 radios

You will have to investigate each brand. But, I know some of the more modern Garmin radios will do either spacing.

[Robert Lees]

Re: 8.33 radios

Last I heard no plans for 8.333 here in the US..

Good to see you still here, Fred

Rob

[Robert Lees]

Re: 8.33 radios

You will have to investigate each brand. But, I know some of the more modern Garmin radios will do either spacing.

That's right, Ray (I'm sure if you purchase a new radio now in the US, it will be 8.33 capable) My original question was about any mandatory implementation for VFR flight.

Rob

[Mark Bowden]

Re: 8.33 radios

I think that the only 8.33 things in the USA that are in service or required to comply are test stations.

Here, aircraft are not required to be equipped with radios for VFR flight.

The airspace requirements dictate aircraft capabilities requirements. No push for 8.33 spacing use here.

[Fred Johnson]

Re: 8.33 radios

Thanks Rob, A friend came across the Pic of you and I in your taylorcraft in I think 2002 or 03. Dave Bland who you flew when I went with Andy, retired last year said in all his years at UPS that was his best layover. Party my place June 24th (40KY) you are always welcome anytime.
Cheers,
Fred

[Robert Lees]

Re: 8.33 radios

Fred: if you're still in contact with Dave, please give him my best regards. We have about 600 hours on that Taylorcraft since it was completed.



Rob