Werbil and SDD
I'll probably get shot for this revalation but it has long been my belief (and submission) that if we are serious about RPT safety at CTAF:
1. Every effort should be made to have RPT make SIA so they are then not exposed to circuit traffic that multiplies risk events, and,
2. Although CASA probably cannot make a rule that gives RPT ROW (even though that exists in CTA) there should be educational material to GA to do all possible to give ROW to RPT on SIA.
I have also suggested several times to CASA that GA VFR pilots should be checked on BASIC (emphasis) IFR procedures during their final PPL time and/or their AFR. Many don't understand the apparent 'non-conformance' of IFR RPT - so there's another accident waiting to happen.
Please don't any regional drivers get swollen heads at these suggestions - its for safety not your divinity
