Just a small philosophical question: If a pilot says something on the radio, and nobody hears him, is he still there?
:) -----Original Message----- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Texler, Michael Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 12:06 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops Hi All, I attended to CASA Class D and non-towered aerodrome ops seminar. The chnages to radio procedures anp ops seem sensible, more onus on the pilot doing what is safe and sensible. The anecdote was recalled that around Caboolture and adjacent aerodromes, the CTAF was so congested with calls that no-one could transmit. Also there was a request for brief non-waffling radio calls using correct phraseology where possible or simple English. Use radio calls to help with alerted see and avoid. For those gliders operating out of mixed operations (a lot more of these on the east coast I assume), there needs to be some knowledge of where the RPT will do their instrument approaches. These charts are easily available on the airservices website. If giving a position report, it is better to use a height and bearing from the destination, not a local landmark (that itinerant aircraft do not know about "I am over Fred's house at 1,500'"), and not an instrument approach point (that VFR pilot's may not know where it is "Passing initial approach fix on the NDB"), and try to provide an honest estimate of arrival time (if possible i.e. if doing a final glide). Just need to keep our power brethren educated that gliders cannot maintain a constant circuit height! Any other comments re the new procedures? Michael _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2862 - Release Date: 05/20/10 04:26:00 _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
