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Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:15 PM
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RE: [Aus-soaring] When (or what) is an aerodrome..... ?
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.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roger Druce
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2005
9:35 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating
to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] When
(or what) is an aerodrome..... ?
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
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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!
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Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2005
8:22 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating
to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] When
(or what) is an aerodrome..... ?
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.
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