![]() ![]() :ugh: See (), which says, inter alia:-Īlthough it is not illegal to sell, buy or own a scanning or other receiver in the UK, it must only be used to listen to transmissions meant for GENERAL RECEPTION. The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (WT Act), unfortunately. On what Legal precedent do you make this statement? My (albeit lose) interpretation of the law in this repsect is that is legal as long as you make no profit or gain from it. Lastly, for anyone who might think something along the lines of "But what if the terrorists hear it. I'm still 'intercepting' a radio broadcast. How is that different from someone else overhearing my scanner when I'm out at the local airport?Īm I breaking the law by listening to JFKTower's feed (assuming illegal in the UK) all the way over there in America. What if someone did this in the UK? would that be illegal? Even if no money was charged for the 'service' (and it was acknowledged that it wasn't for navigational purposes, just general interest etc etc) ? Now lets consider a fantastic site that I visit often, especially recently when Concorde was doing it's last few movements through JFK: That site has a live real-audio feed of JFK ATC. How about if I have my tape recorder attached to the scanner and I take a tape home to listen to? (I have Air Force One and the last 2 Concorde movements if anyone wants to hear them!!!) Or make an offer like that, letting someone else hear my recording? online? e-mail? "That last one was Lufthansa from Hamburg, Flight number 8561". Technically I am spreading what I have heard, allowing others to listen to my reception of the radio. I have my anorak on, flask of hot soup under one arm, camera under the other, I'm standing under the approach at LHR listening to my scanner and someone else who is near me hears it. Simple question first: Is it illegal in the UK to listen to Air Traffic Control on the Civil Airband on a receive-only scanner? I have tried contacting the Radio Communications Agency but getting information from them is very slow so I thought I'd ask here for some help. Click the link to be directed to the ATC page.I'm looking for some clarification of laws here. I've also made a link in the navigation bar (right hand side column). ATC is a volunteer organization, so expect some adverts on their website. Live ATC can be be listened to either via the web or if your "on the move" and really cannot be without ATC, then your android or i-phone. Here is a link to find your airport code. The frequencies are already on the website, so all you need is the ICAO or IATA code of your airport. To listen to live ATC, go to Live ATC, select your airport code and frequency and sit back a listen. This in conjunction with a little reading can get you up and flying quickly without making mistakes when flying on-line. There are several on-line tutorials available to learn air traffic control and aviation language, however, often a far easier and more interesting method is to actually hear ATC talking to pilots and vice versa. ![]() The three questions that are often queried are: Many virtual aviators are confused when it comes to understanding the language used by air traffic control and pilots. Please consider sending a few dollars ( Thank You.) All funds donated will be used to offset the cost of server and website hosting. Maintaining this website costs a considerable sum of money each year. The definition of the acronym OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer ( aka real aicraft part). I use the words 'modules & panels' and 'CDU & FMC' interchangeably. Do not complain if you do not like what you read. All reviews and content are 'frank and fearless' - I tell it as I see it. ![]() Note: I have NO affiliation with ANY manufacturer or reseller. I hope there are not too many spelling and grammatical mistakes.Īrticles are updated from time to time as procedures and information change. ![]() Writing for a cross section of readers from differing cultures and languages with varying degrees of technical ability, can at times be challenging. The purpose of FLAPS-2-APPROACH is two-fold: To document the construction of a Boeing 737 flight simulator, and to act as a platform to share aviation-related articles pertaining to the Boeing 737 thereby, providing a source of inspiration and reference to like-minded individuals. ![]()
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