Originally Posted by Continental-520
Sorry, but what's so wrong in that? A wise ATO once told me that I need to state I am IFR when operating so, as per AIP GEN 3.4 (pg 45). I do realise that VFR guys don't give taxi reports, so therefore anyone giving one would theoretically be IFR.
The said ATO also told me that a MECIR renewal has a requirement to have an IFR flight plan submitted for the renewal flight. Even if OCTA.
Any clarifications? The ATO is not above being wrong, of course, like all of us.
520.
AIP ENR 1.1 58.
TAXIING
58.1 Pilots of IFR flights operating from non-towered aerodromes must report to ATC on taxiing. If unable to establish contact, proceed in accordance with para 56.1.
58.2 Taxiing reports for IFR flights must include the following information:
a. aircraft type;
b. POB (for IFR flights other than RPT);
c.
IFR my bold
d. location;
e. destination or departure quadrant or intentions; and
f. runway to be used.
A wise and professional pilot would know where to look in the AIP to confirm whether the information was correct.... it's available online
http://www.airservicesaustralia.com....ations/aip.asp