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§ 121.347 - Communication and navigation equipment for operations under VFR over routes navigated by pilotage.

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No person may operate an airplane under VFR over routes that can be navigated by pilotage unless the airplane is equipped with the radio communication equipment necessary under normal operating conditions to fulfill the following:

Communicate with at least one appropriate station from any point on the route;

Communicate with appropriate air traffic control facilities from any point within Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace, or within a Class E surface area designated for an airport in which flights are intended; and

Receive meteorological information from any point en route by either of two independent systems. One of the means provided to comply with this subparagraph may be used to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

No person may operate an airplane at night under VFR over routes that can be navigated by pilotage unless that airplane is equipped with—

Radio communication equipment necessary under normal operating conditions to fulfill the functions specified in paragraph (a) of this section; and

Navigation equipment suitable for the route to be flown.

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