Its amazing how we all get to bust the rules sometimes. This 200 feet
separation rule is one that I think we all have busted!!
Unfortunately, its not always the intent of a rule that is taken when a
rule is looked at in a court of law. What the rule actually says is
often given more weight!
With the current separation rule as shown below, ie. "200 feet
vertically AND horizontally" then all Australian glider pilots are
required never to fly at the same height as another aircraft, regardless
of horizontal separation!!!!
Once one aircraft is up in the air, no other aircraft can get higher
than that aircraft without breaking this rule!!
Shouldn't that 'and' be an 'or' ? We only need to be separated by the
vertical separation OR the horizontal separation, not by both.!
Regards
Ken Dawber
Christopher H Thorpe wrote:
Mike's comment is correct and remains so. GFA Operational Regulations -
Section 9.22 states:-
"A sailplane shall not be flown so close to another aircraft as to
create a
collision hazard. GFA requires that a separation from other
sailplanes, and
tug aircraft towing sailplanes, of at least 200 feet vertically and
horizontally be maintained."
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