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True, ERSA will prevail – but in the
absence of such published “local” broadcast procedures the expectation
remains. It is not correct to imply the new procedures are optional. From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roger Druce 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: "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:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher H Thorpe 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:
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[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 Hudson |
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