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Chris
I think you are not quite correct to suggest
that whilst the calls are "recommendations but they are not optional - pilots
are expected to make all the calls".
The issued guide booklet says:
"ERSA PREVAILS" "The new procedures however will not override any local
procedures detailed in the En-Route Supplement Australia
(ERSA)."
Accordingly local procedures as advised via ERSA could
state that only certain of the calls be made on the basis of the necessity to
reduce radio call congestion.
Roger Druce From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher H Thorpe Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2005 8:39 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ? They might be
recommendations but they’re not optional - pilots are expected to make all of
the broadcasts. However, pilots must maintain their priorities to “aviate,
navigate and communicate” - in that order, so if it is not convenient to make a
radio broadcast, then don’t do it. No one should allow
themselves to lose situational awareness and control of the aircraft because
they let themselves become preoccupied with making a radio call. By the
way, this aspect is covered in the new regulations although not in as many
words! From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J Hudson As both a glider pilot and a power
pilot, (in respect of the new procedures) it seems to me that some glider
pilots are getting concerned about
nothing. Most of the new procedures are
RECOMMENDATIONS, (the must do bits include the likes of straight in
approaches, CTAF(R) etc). If you dont want to make the calls,
don't make them. In the ideal world, power pilots
would listen out on 122.5, 122.7, 122.9, the relevant Area Frequency, Unicom
Frequency and CTAF frequency and glider pilots would do the same - but the
worlds not ideal. It seems easier to me - and considerably more responsible
- for us all to listen to and occasionally broadcast on the
CTAF. Surely its better to know others are
in or near the airspace you are using. At least
consider making some of the calls. The definition of whats
leagally an aerodrome seems irrelevant. John
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