Mr Smith,
Perhaps I should have explained that in more depth.
In the US, When an aircraft called for taxi clearance, if the taxi route took the aircraft across a runway that was not in use, the pilot could cross without a separate clearance.
NTSB LTR DTD: 1/29/01
The FAA reports that its Flight Standards Service is reviewing pilot deviations for the last 3 years and evaluating how a revision to 14 CFR 91.129 as outlined in this safety recommendation would have affected these cases. The FAA further reports that its Air Traffic Service will evaluate local operations for any unintended consequences and conduct simulations to evaluate frequency congestion and possible system impact. The FAA states that it will initiate an appropriate regulatory change if the evaluation indicates that this is necessary.
This recommendation asks the FAA to require a specific clearance for all runway crossings, instead of the current practice of relying on an implied clearance. The current system allows for ground movements to proceed unless there is a specific direction to stop. The Safety Board believes this is the opposite of the appropriate procedure. Regardless of the outcome of the FAA’s review, the Safety Board believes that all runway crossings should be authorized only by a specific air traffic control clearance. Pending the FAA’s taking the recommended actions, because the FAA is studying pilot deviations as a first step towards regulatory action, Safety Recommendation A‑00‑67 is classified “Open Acceptable Response.”
FAA 2008 Runway safety Report, NTSB recommendation, Page C4
Amend 14 CFR section 91.129(I) to require that all runway crossings be authorized only by specific air traffic control clearance, and ensure that U.S. pilots, U.S. personnel assigned to move aircraft, and pilots operating under 14 CFR Part 129 receive adequate notification of the change.
Amend FAA Order 7110.65, “Air Traffic Control,” to require that, when aircraft need to cross multiple runways, air traffic controllers issue an explicit crossing instruction for each runway after the previous runway has been crossed.
Re: Departure reports, I would suggest this is due combined Tower and Approach services in a procedural environment. Supporting that is the specific note that they are not required when aircraft are 'identified'
AsA senior management? Did you say earlier AsA were profit motive driven?
AsA have an agenda which would appear to be putting profits in front of safety
Who in AsA would put profit in front of safety? Besides, this is the CASA's change, AsA presumably will just impliment the rules as required.
Re: Class E? Is there another CASA direction regarding Class E when towers are closed?
