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The radio permit can be applied for from the FCC website if you have a pilot certificate. Very easy box to check on most airline appications.
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I believe it's form 605 and it should be free for the license. I think you also have to fill out a "CORES" form along with it for submission.
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605main.pdf
Here's the contacts page for questions_
http://www.fcc.gov/contacts.html
ACA....so sad. I remember they were a real powerhouse at one WAI convention. Everyone was talking about how they were "the place" to go...