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Radio Licence

Since 1927 any pilot has to hold an appropriate radio licence to use and communicate via radio on board of any aircraft.

In Austria, an exam - which is taken by the telecommunication authority "Fernmeldebehörde" - has to be passed. This certificate is the basic requirement and permission for any pilot to use the radio.

Different Certificates

In Austria following certificates are available:

  • BFZ (limited for VFR inland flights, German only; limited for flights in German speaking countries)
  • EFZ (limited for VFR, german and English)
  • AFZ (general communication certificate for any VFR and IFR flight in German and English around the world)