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Old 12th Sep 2007, 23:22
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Ovation
 
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Deceptive Position Call at Longreach

Correct me if I'm wrong, but an aircraft on a 2 mile final has priority over others and you're not supposd to cut in front or overtake, and your circuit position call call should be accurate and truthful.

As I discovered yesterday, some pilots think because they might be a Lawyer or Doctor or Instructor or a Committee member of a Flying Club (or even all of the above) means they can do as they please when it comes to joining a circuit.

Flying in to YLRE yesterday on a 2 mile final I heard a home built called left base RWY22, so he should be out to my left. WRONG! This guy turned base abeam the threshold of the RWY ,turned final over the piano keys, and landed about 2/3 down RWY22.

Deliberately deceptive circuit position calls cause mid-airs. This guy might think he's smart but in reality he's stupid and endangering life.
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