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Old 22nd May 2005, 21:13
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Ron & Edna Johns
 
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This whole thing is a total joke. Why is it that something as simple as saying where you are and where you are going can be so complicated?

What is a "domestic flight" anyway? One that originates and finishes in Aus? Or one in Aus airspace? Does this sound a silly question? Well, the Qantas "Bible" - the RMS - says that aircraft in "Aus airspace" can omit things like OVER and NEXT POSITION. Yet frankly, after re-reading AIP for the thousandth time, and considering the latest amendments, I reckon QF399 needs to say all the above words and QF400 doesn't. Anyone got a good reason as to why? And international flights need to say "five thousand FEET" and domestic don't. The QF "Bible" also reckons you don't have to say the word "AT", as in [place] "AT" [time]. Well that's wrong according to AIP. And then step outside of Aus airspace and everything's different again. No wonder QF pilots don't get it 100% perfect.....

What a crock. Do what works out there guys and minimise the waffle. One day someone might actually might commit to paper precise, unambiguous phrases that don't change every month. But don't hold your breath!
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