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Old 22nd Mar 2018, 03:23
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LeadSled
 
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Folks,
I have just had the most amazing idea, to solve the problem!! An infinite size!!

We should establish the AATAF (pronounced AAAAHHHHTAF like a sneeze) the Australian Aviation Traffic Advisory Frequency.

It could be used everywhere except A.B,C,D and E airspace.

It could just use one frequency, say something like 126.7.

If there is anywhere there is enough AAT (Australian aviation traffic, an increasing rarity --- how's that, an increasing decrease, like GA is increasingly growing negatively ??) it would become a LAATAF (Local AAT) (pronounced LLLLAAAHHHTAF like an even bigger sneeze)

Then you would have a discrete frequency, to be found on "appropriate" charts or the ERSA.

Whichever could be used at the discretion of the pilot in command if he/she/it/cisgender pronoun of choice, based on a brief set of common sense recommendation, it is their belief it would contribute to risk reduction for operations in the vicinity ( as per ICAO definition of vicinity).

There would no need for exemption, concessions or variations, because it would only apply to aircraft with a serviceable VHF radio fitted and operated by a suitably qualified per***.
Tootle pip!!

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