Originally Posted by
Dora-9
Hoosten and Triathlon - do you even operate out of YCAB? I've been there for 25 years and I've never had any concerns about the professionalism of the glider operation there - so, without respect, pull your heads in.
George - my condolences at loosing friends.
One possible factor here is the amount of radio traffic on 125.85; possibly either or both aircraft missed vital calls? This frequency serves two busy airfields (Caboolture and Caloundra) plus it's used for aircraft operating in the Bribie Island training area as well as those transiting out across Morten Bay. Plus you do get clowns with lousy radio discipline; not listening out before transmitting or making incredibly long-winded speeches when a few words would suffice.
I have indeed operated out of there and it brings me chills whenever I do and even to think about. It’s been an accident waiting to happen for years and still is . Too many weekend warriors