Just a reminder about the survey. The more responses the better and it
is very easy.
*Option 1 - Area VHF*
acceptable without change
acceptable with publication of FIA boundaries on World Aeronautical
Charts
acceptable with publication of World Aeronautical Charts at least
annually
*changes would make it acceptable (please provide details below) *
not acceptable under any circumstances
*Option 2 - MULTICOM 126.7*
Select one or more options from the following list:
acceptable with 2,000 ft AGL as the low altitude VFR frequency height
acceptable with 3,000 ft AGL as the low altitude VFR frequency height
*acceptable with 5,000 ft altitude (A050) based on area QNH as the low
level VFR frequency height*
acceptable with 3,000 ft altitude (A030) based on area QNH as the low
level VFR frequency height
acceptable with mandatory carriage - by all IFR aircraft - of radios
capable of monitoring at least two VHF frequencies
acceptable with mandatory carriage - by RPT aircraft conducting VFR
operations - of radios capable of monitoring at least two VHF frequencies
changes would make it acceptable (please provide details below)
not acceptable under any circumstances
Submission to CASA re appropriate low level frequency selection.
I flew out to an airfield (unmarked on the charts) that had a number
of ultralight pilots and told them that the airfield circuit calls
should be on the Area Frequency.They just laughed at me and said 126.7
was the appropriate frequency as they did not want to be talking on
the frequency which had the RPT pilots.
Another comment: an instructor was using the Area Frequency while
doing circuits at another unmarked airfield.The Brisbane controller
kept on saying: “Aircraft transmitting: say again”.Of course he gave
up and changed to 126.7!
I have flown many hours in my motor glider on Area Frequency and never
heard circuit calls!
Peter Stephenson
Motor Glider Pilot.
http://www.rapac.org.au/projects/MULTICOM.htm#ppoint
On 18/03/2017 12:59 PM, Jo Pocklington wrote:
http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2017/02/casa-seeks-input-on-frequency-question/
from CASA: What is the most appropriate radio frequency to use at
low level in Class G airspace? CASA wants input - whether you are
an airline pilot, general aviation or recreational flyer. A
consultation will inform its decision on the most appropriate
radio frequency for pilots to use at low level in uncontrolled
Class G airspace. A CASA discussion paper
<https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/dp-1610as-frequency-use-low-level-class-g-airspace?utm_source=phplist1035&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTML&utm_campaign=Public+consultation+on+Discussion+Paper+-+DP+1610AS+-+Frequency+use+at+low+level+in+Class+G+airspace+%5BSEC%3DUNCLASSIFIED%5D>
outlines the two very high frequency (VHF) options being
considered for the purpose of monitoring and broadcasting when in
the vicinity of aerodromes not published on aeronautical charts.
The options are: maintain the current policy of using the relevant
area VHF frequency or, alternatively, endorse multicom (126.7MHz)
as the common low-level frequency for use in Class G airspace.
The discussion paper includes the results of a risk assessment and
other safety considerations, particularly in relation to
communication congestion, regulatory impact and cost, emergency
alerts, clarity of aircraft position and air traffic services.
Find out more and contribute discussion via the CASA website
<http://survey.casa.gov.au/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l8LI366>.
Consultation closes 28 April 2017.
PeterS
convenor
SQld RAPAC Convenor.
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