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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st Jun 2015, 04:38

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

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Posted By CaptainMidnight

I hear what you're saying, Leady :) It's a...

I hear what you're saying, Leady :)

It's a pity that didn't come out in the publicity and press. Captain Woodward is clearly experienced and across the Australian airspace management environment,...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st Jun 2015, 01:17

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

The unfortunate statement did him no favours....

The unfortunate statement did him no favours. Most of the public aren't quite that stupid.

As regards the usefulness of ARFF vs. a Tower. As I understand it the regulatory requirement for the...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

25th May 2015, 22:53

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

You missed my first line: and seem to think...

You missed my first line:

and seem to think my points were aimed at NAS.

They weren't. In fact I support the NAS concept and didn't have a problem with most elements, but you well know that...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

24th May 2015, 00:52

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

Probably because most changes over the last 20...

Probably because most changes over the last 20 years have been:

poorly considered and not the best solution, if indeed a problem requiring a solution even existed;
poor industry education...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

23rd May 2015, 03:03

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

I don't recall a "NAS trial" running for 12...

I don't recall a "NAS trial" running for 12 months.

I recall something with NAS being undone (Class E over Class D?) 6 months later.

I also recall this:
...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

22nd May 2015, 09:18

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

Leady - many thanks for the detailed background...

Leady - many thanks for the detailed background to these issues.

A few years ago I recall this came up during discussions @ RAPAC, and a bunch of sport aviation types including gliders, hang...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

22nd May 2015, 07:08

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

As far as I am aware introducing the UNICOM idea...

As far as I am aware introducing the UNICOM idea originated in CASA. I recall hearing something @ RAPAC many years ago, and Leadsled has given the history.

That said, being stuck with the...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

22nd May 2015, 05:24

Replies: 125

Radar Coverage at Ballina

Views: 21,981

Posted By CaptainMidnight

A UNICOM is not permitted to give traffic...

A UNICOM is not permitted to give traffic information, and is very limited to what can be provided. Only a CA/GRS can provide traffic information. UNICOM or CA/GRS are the responsibility of an AD...

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