I assume it applies to many new xponders but some can be set up to use minimum power for glider, balloons & vintage aircraft use. I hope CASA do not discover this fact soon as they could change our minimum equipment.
Under 6.2.1 minimum equipment in aircraft gliders are exempt from. having xponders in E space although I believe gliders in E space should at least monitor the area frequently. Dual watch radios are great for this. Ian McPhee 0428857642 Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 On 3 Jan 2016 2:11 pm, "Mike Borgelt" <[email protected]> wrote: > To clarify, if VFR in Class C you still have to look out. I'm not > instrument rated and have no intention of becoming so. > > Mike > > On 3 Jan 2016, at 11:00 AM, Mike Borgelt <[email protected]> > wrote: > > The Hawk wingman did a good job. Unalerted see and avoid can work. > A bunt is a forward push on the stick, not necessarily an outside loop. > Fighter pilots like to keep the target in sight, hence the push not a pull. > Looking out the window is a requirement in VMC even if you are on an IFR > plan. > Certainly in G, E, D and C airspace and likely the rest. I'm unlikely to > fly in A or B and can't be bothered confirming that right now. > > Mike > > > On 3 Jan 2016, at 6:54 AM, Jim Staniforth <[email protected]> wrote: > > Appears the incident was in Class G? Is looking out the window optional? > An outside loop at 1000'AGL sounds like dramatic licence. > As does turning a transponder off for a five hour flight. > > The 2006 Hawker / ASG29 (TXP off) midair near Minden was in pretty similar > Class E. Repercussions are still being felt. > > Is there an excuse for turning a transponder off these days? The gliders > involved in both cases have two or optionally three compartments for 12V > 8AH SLA or 10AH LiFePO4 batteries. > Jim > > Hawker versus ASG29, including Hawker photos: > http://jeremy.zawodny.com/blog/archives/007288.html > > > On 1/2/2016 12:50 PM, Christopher McDonnell wrote: > > > http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14178176.RAF_fighter_pilot_performed_acrobatic_manoeuvre_to_avoid_glider_disaster/ > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing > [email protected]http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring > >
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