Senshi
If that get's to you, I suppose you'll love those that make transit CTAF calls when they're four and a half thousand feet above that particular aerodrome..
A current discussion point with CASA. Here is their position:
Proposed change to the NFRM proposals includes:
- the transiting/overflying monitoring and broadcast requirements are made to apply to radio-equipped aircraft only in respect of aerodromes that are depicted in the relevant aeronautical maps and charts. The requirements related to flights inbound to and outbound from the aerodrome, however, would continue to apply to radio-equipped aircraft at all non-controlled aerodromes, as proposed in the draft NFRM.
Members should note that in addition to the five (5) specific mandated broadcasts that the regulations call up, there is a general requirement for the pilot to make other calls that may be necessary to avoid a collision or risk of a collision. As is the case under the current regulations for CTAF(R) aerodromes, monitoring and broadcasting in relation to transiting/overflying flights at non-controlled aerodromes depicted in the relevant maps and charts would only be required if the aircraft was being operated at a height that could put it in conflict with aerodrome operations. This is made clear in the definition of "in the vicinity of" set out in CAR 166(1).
Re the underline - anyone like to stipulate what that height is or will people as always err on the side of caution?
I have thrown them a small wobbly re the lilac. VFR WAC, IFR ERC - both have different aerodromes depicted
