i The problem here is that the regulations again are not specific. Both CASA and the average pilot could drive a truck through the meaning of 239: “all available appropriate....... intended” then of course there’s the situation where there are no communication facilities and the aircraft has no radio. What then?
I suppose the newspaper forecast might have to do, or the proverbial string.
Why doesn’t CASA frame the rules in terms of desired outcomes? I mean having the forecast and NOTAMS doesn’t mean the pilot understands them.
Then of course we have approved sources. If I have a forecast that says CAVOK, can I legally take off in the face of a thunderstorm? I mean, if I’m not an approved observer is the thunderstorm not there? Do we only divert for “approved” thunderstorms?
Plato: Just because a fool says the sun is shining doesn’t make it dark outside” ........except to CASA. (theban plays)