[aus-soaring] Airspace changes

[Peter Stephenson]

At the last qld RAPAC meeting on the 22nd May, the LAMP (Lower level Airspace Proposal) for Australia was presented again.  Essentially, it is back to the future like the old AFIZ's but these are to be called DAF's (Designated Area Frequencies) or "Big CTAF's"  with ATZ (Airfield Traffic Zones) over airfields, the proposed limits of ATZ's being 3nm radius and 1500 feet AGL.    I have volunteered for the nitty gritty planning for Qld. and have proposed (and favourably received so far) that all gliding fields to be NOT in ATZ's so that we can remain on the DAF frequency with the proviso that glider pilots and all pilots be educated to minimise their circuit calls.  There are no mandatory airfield circuit calls. Calls in the circuit are only necessary for separation once the mandatory inbound call to a CTAF (at present) and airfield is made.   Any comments and requirements for local gliding fields in Qld. please contact me directly at this address [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Peter C. Stephenson   QSA RAPAC Rep , P.O. BOX 3 - 30 MAIN ST.,NARANGBA 4504. near BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA Tel.: (07) 3886 6888 [Fax (07) 3886 6129] Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] A Member of the Caboolture Gliding Club  http://www.glidingcaboolture.org.au Mobile: 0418 713 903 (where Comedian Billy Connolly had an aerobatic glider ride of his life)