Typically not around large airports like the ones AF1 is landing, but yes there are lots of small aircraft and gliders and whatnot flying around without radio.
Last weekend, 6 planes in the pattern, a C150, two Diamonds from the local puppy mill doing Initials while confusing the calls, and a Nordo Cub. After 1 lap I decided to nope it the hell out of there.
Are there really planes allowed to fly with no radio?
Even if you could, would you want to? Lol
Typically not around large airports like the ones AF1 is landing, but yes there are lots of small aircraft and gliders and whatnot flying around without radio.
Last weekend, 6 planes in the pattern, a C150, two Diamonds from the local puppy mill doing Initials while confusing the calls, and a Nordo Cub. After 1 lap I decided to nope it the hell out of there.
Yes. Most folks will still pack a handheld though if the plane isn't equipped with a radio.