Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:9:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 7/48)
Character Range: 1104627–1107431

pilot licences authorised to operate aircraft radio
 (1) A person is authorised to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency if the person:
 (a) holds a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, multi‑crew pilot licence or air transport pilot licence; or
 (b) holds a recreational pilot licence with a flight radio endorsement.
 (3) For regulations 61.405 to 61.415, transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency does not constitute the exercise of the privileges of a licence.
Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.
Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.
Subpart 61.G—Recreational pilot licences

Division 61.G.1—Privileges and grant of licences

61.460  Privileges of recreational pilot licences
  Subject to Subpart 61.E and regulations 61.465 and 61.470, the holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot a single‑engine aircraft as pilot in command or co‑pilot if:
 (a) the aircraft is certificated for single‑pilot operation; and
 (b) the aircraft has a maximum certificated take‑off weight of not more than 1 500 kg; and
 (c) the aircraft is not rocket‑powered or turbine‑powered; and
 (d) the flight is conducted by day under the VFR; and
 (e) either:
 (i) the aircraft is engaged in a private operation; or
 (ii) the holder is receiving flight training.
Note 1: Subpart 61.E sets out certain limitations that apply to all pilot licences, and ratings and endorsements on pilot licences.
Note 2: The holder of a recreational pilot licence is also authorised to taxi an aircraft in certain circumstances: see regulation 61.430.
Note 3: The holder of a recreational pilot licence is also authorised to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency if the holder also holds a flight radio endorsement: see regulation 61.435.

61.465  Limitations on exercise of privileges of recreational pilot licences—general
 (1) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft in a Contracting State's airspace only if the holder has the permission (however described) of the Contracting State to do so.
 (2) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft carrying more than one passenger only if the holder:
 (a) also holds a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; or
 (b) is accompanied by another pilot who:
 (i) holds a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; and
 (ii) occupies a flight control seat in the aircraft; and
 (iii) is authorised to pilot the aircraft.
 (3) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft above 10 000 ft above mean sea level only if the holder:
 (a) also holds a current class 1