CW
An eye problem (after some severe dental work yesterday) means I'll beg off on the pretty pix stats until a day or so but this below is from the most recent survey:
3.5.3 Broadcasts – General
Notwithstanding the commentary regarding the entry and circuit broadcasts stipulated in Table 4 above, other survey observations and stakeholder comments regarding broadcasts were made. These include:
• Cultural resistance to change among many operators was still evident through inputs from
RPT/IFR (generally older pilots) and VFR/RA-Aus (generally lower time pilots). In many cases the old procedures (pre NAS2c) are still being used as the basis of instruction and, it would appear, not being captured during flight review processes.
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A significant number of stakeholders reported that many RPT and charter crews were very lax on radio calls.
• Straight-In approaches (SIAs): 5nm broadcasts are most commonly given by crews conducting SIAs. This coincides with the FAF on GPS RNAV approaches.
Very few 3nm/1nm calls were made by RPT/IFR aircraft (generally higher performing aircraft).
VFR GA/RA-Aus aircraft were more compliant with 3nm/1nm broadcasts when conducting SIAs.
Many aircraft are not monitoring or broadcasting until reaching 10nm from the non-controlled aerodrome,
particularly IFR aircraft that have to report departure to Centre within 5nm.
Conclusion - don't be fooled into thinking that because the a/c carries an RPT flag they are "at least more professional at their R/T procedures than others". Many are, some are not.
Part of the problem is different rules, procedures, commercial pressures, etc - but bad habits affect ALL sectors of the pilot population. A professional voice on the radio does not guarantee your safety - and remember truck drivers and taxi drivers can also claim to be "professionals" 