Originally Posted by
Squawk7700
There are minimum required calls for operating in the circuit and some flying schools in CTAF’s teach students to make 400% of them. Simply not necessary for your average airport !
There are no minimum (mandated) required calls in the circuit at non-controlled aerodromes.
A pilot of an aircraft fitted with radio must maintain a listening watch...CAR 243
CAR 166C sets out when calls must be made. The most relevant para is:
(2) The pilot must make a broadcast that includes the following information whenever it is reasonably necessary to do so to avoid a collision, or the risk of a collision, with another aircraft:
(a) the name of the aerodrome;
(b) the aircraft's type and call sign;
(c) the position of the aircraft and the pilot's intentions
The rest of the CARs 166* are also instructive. CAAP 166 sets out the recommended calls.
Kaz