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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2014, 03:10
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

When AsA undermined NAS by printing a special...

When AsA undermined NAS by printing a special chart with the frequency sector boundaries I don't believe anyone came out with educational material on how this half wound back system would work.

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2014, 09:03
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Then we don't have any VHF FIA frequencies any...

Then we don't have any VHF FIA frequencies any more.

So all calls as per the CASA direction appear on ATC frequencies that are also used to separate aircraft.

Captain. In the USA the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2014, 06:47
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creamy. All,pretty commonsense. If flying en...

Creamy. All,pretty commonsense.

If flying en route try and avoid tracking through the circuit area of each airport on the way.

That's what I do. I follow the roads and the best scenery.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2014, 19:06
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

At the present time , as Creamy has pointed out,...

At the present time , as Creamy has pointed out, CASA has advised pilots that the correct frequency at these unmarked airports is the area frequency which is also used by ATC to separate IFR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2014, 07:37
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

I have this incredible unique idea. Why not...

I have this incredible unique idea. Why not follow the official CASA NAS document when flying en route below 3000 agl.

Page 27 under VFR airmanship- choosing frequencies

Multicom 126.7 ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2014, 21:12
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creampuff. Other leading aviation countries such...

Creampuff. Other leading aviation countries such as the USA can provide both of those services without an " area frequency"

How do they do it? Suggest you look at the original cabinet approved...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2014, 10:10
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Isn't it pretty obvious that no one takes any...

Isn't it pretty obvious that no one takes any notice of this CASA frequency directive.

As I have stated before - there a dozens of small strips in any area and with retransmission on up to 12 or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2014, 09:47
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

In this case they made a good decision because...

In this case they made a good decision because the team who made the recommendation made the correct decision.

There was always a multicom and separate CTAF frequencies.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2014, 06:51
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Jack. No we havn't. The CASA NOTAM is WRONG! ...

Jack. No we havn't. The CASA NOTAM is WRONG!

The multicom is clearly the correct frequency for non marked runways based on the decision made on airspace policy by Federal Cabinet.

We will see...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2014, 06:41
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

- From the very first post on this thread in...

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From the very first post on this thread in relation to giving CASA mandated circuit calls on the ATC area frequency


"We tried this on a navex, got told to bugger off by the area controller."...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2014, 07:42
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

For the first time ever I agree with Bloggs. - go...

For the first time ever I agree with Bloggs. - go Bloggsey!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2014, 07:33
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Yair. No probs in giving CTAF taxi and inbound...

Yair. No probs in giving CTAF taxi and inbound calls on an ATC frequency that is also used for separation. And if there is traffic you can have a good old discussion on how you are going to keep...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2014, 00:48
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

A radar advisory for VFR is workload permitting. ...

A radar advisory for VFR is workload permitting. Where does it say or even hint that WX info or flight plan filing is workload permitting ?

Creamy. I love the way you support this pathetic half...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2014, 23:48
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

How can you take details of a flight plan if you...

How can you take details of a flight plan if you are also separating traffic?

Don't you need the have pretty well immediate communication to pilots of aircraft you are separating?

When I have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2014, 23:06
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Jack. Since AsA abolished VHF Flight watch on...

Jack. Since AsA abolished VHF Flight watch on discrete frequencies do you ever get pilots attempting to file flight plans on ATC frequencies?

Both the USA and Canada have extensive VHF Flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2014, 09:45
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Captain Nomad. No other country has area...

Captain Nomad. No other country has area frequencies and ATC sector boundaries marked on charts.

How do think they operate VFR aircraft in Class E and G airspace safely in these countries?

Or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2014, 09:33
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Majorca. What complete claptrap No wonder you...

Majorca. What complete claptrap No wonder you post anonymously.

The 225s were submitted when my aircraft were flown by commercial pilots and I was not on board . That's why the incidents...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Aug 2014, 02:53
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creampuff. I am amazed at just how deficient you...

Creampuff. I am amazed at just how deficient you are on knowledge of the FAA
NAS airspace system which is current Australian Government policy.

Yes there are charts in the NAS- however there is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2014, 08:18
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Yes call ATC by all means and if you are on radar...

Yes call ATC by all means and if you are on radar they have a responsibility to give you a traffic service .

If you have a mid air your family will probably able to sue AsA

Not so in the USA...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2014, 02:11
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

And there will be even less GA activity when the...

And there will be even less GA activity when the IFR ADSB mandate comes in. The FAA has no such plans for aircraft that fly below 10.000
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2014, 02:08
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Kaz. Did you at any time fly above 5000 ? If...

Kaz. Did you at any time fly above 5000 ? If so. Did you give a call on the area frequency as you climbed above 5000 each time ? If not why not?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2014, 23:32
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

I just spent six days flying in the area between...

I just spent six days flying in the area between Bankstown - Port Pirie - Ayers Rock - Bankstown in the C208. Most flying was at levels between 5500 and 9500. I strictly monitored the "area "...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2014, 22:55
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creamy. You gave your calls on the FS frequency....

Creamy. You gave your calls on the FS frequency. There were no CTAFs in those days in Australia .

Now that ATC separates aircraft on some of these "area" frequencies there are real problems if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2014, 11:23
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Integrity is the key word Creamy. I was...

Integrity is the key word Creamy.

I was quite surprised with the " Canberra system"

Sort of dishonest. I have not experienced that basic lack of ethics in the private business community.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2014, 10:35
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

The frequencies I am referring to are operated by...

The frequencies I am referring to are operated by ATCs and are also used by ATC to CONTROL aircraft - that's why I call them ATC frequencies .

That is the conflict. NAS that was accepted as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2014, 13:21
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Majorca. My success has only come from asking...

Majorca. My success has only come from asking advice and surrounding myself with capable people. Yes I do get a lot of differing advice- then I use commonsense to decide which advice is more likely...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2014, 11:21
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

It's come from people attempting to keep the pre...

It's come from people attempting to keep the pre 1990 " radio arranged separation" techniques in the twenty first century.

In the old system CTAFs did not exist- all calls at non tower aerodromes...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2014, 08:45
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

It's not a delusion- it's most likely a fact that...

It's not a delusion- it's most likely a fact that most pilots will ignore this requirement or will not read the NOTAM or AIP.

The NAS plan approved by the Aviation Reform Group which included the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2014, 11:18
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

You won't hear any calls as no one takes any...

You won't hear any calls as no one takes any notice of the rule!

Is that the type of rule that you support Creamy?

How then do pilots know which rules should be complied and which rules should...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2014, 10:27
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

I don't have any movement numbers however I was...

I don't have any movement numbers however I was part of the team that introduced the multicom frequency of 126.7 to cover all strips which did not have a different allocated CTAF.s.

It was based...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2014, 09:41
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creamy. There are over a dozen small grass...

Creamy. There are over a dozen small grass strips in the Bowral- Marulen area and on weekends quite a bit of traffic

Fortunately they don't give calls on the area frequency - a taxiing aircraft...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2014, 07:57
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Today's revision of the CAAP is a credit to those...

Today's revision of the CAAP is a credit to those who have worked on it.

I like the way it makes it clear that you must remain vigilant to see and avoid because the other pilot may be on the wrong...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2014, 12:50
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Ex FSO. The reason it is not simple now is that...

Ex FSO. The reason it is not simple now is that the NAS airspace change was not completed .

I believe we should either go back to the airspace pre 1991AMATS ( yes. And recruit another 700 FSOs )...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2014, 07:49
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

" Pilots should monitor and broadcast their...

" Pilots should monitor and broadcast their intentions on the relevant Area VHF when operating at aerodromes not depicted on aeronautical charts."

This is stark raving mad. That's where the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2014, 06:25
Replies: 422
Views: 55,302
Posted By Dick Smith

Creamy. We had better gave a cuppa next time I...

Creamy. We had better gave a cuppa next time I come to Canberra. You seem to be getting old and cranky.

Yes yes. I know. The old days when we were with the regulator were far better!
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