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Old 17th Aug 2009, 14:01
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Capn Bloggs
 
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Remoak,
I'm curious to know why a bit of radio chatter during approach and landing is an issue, and even more curious as to why a distress call on 121.5 could possibly be important to an approaching or landing aircraft...
I don't know where you operate, but here 121.5 is treated like a phone, especially by one operator who will remain nameless. There would be nothing worse than hearing these Gen Yers rabbiting on about their ride and wind when you were in the middle of a complex arrival.

Emergencies fair enough, but it shouldn't be used as your own squadron common.
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