No, provided you broadcast your intentions and give way to all / any circuit traffic, who have right of way.
John H -----Original Message----- From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Robinson, Peter B (Information Systems) Sent: Thursday, 20 May 2010 1:27 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] New Non Controlled Aerodrome ops Does this change in any way our exemption to perform low level finishes ? -----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 11:36 AM 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 The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise the sender and delete the document. Neither OneSteel nor the sender accept responsibility for any viruses contained in this email or any attachments. _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
