Leadsled, please. No need for a clearance in Oceanic airspace ABV FL290???
Mr Smith, Quote:
if a system relies on VFR calling in the blind, accidents will result because there is no proof that the radio is actually working, let alone on the correct frequency!
The mind Boggles, if this is what you believed to get VFR out of the system, you are sorely misguided...If this is what you think of GA VFR then how can you expect GA VFR to interact in Class E "Controlled" airspace if you cannot even expect GA VFR to be on the correct frequency. Maybe someone should ensure the correct frequency is on the appropriate map.
No one has even mentioned calling in the blind..the only need ever for calling in the blind was either MBZ, CTAF(R) and now CTAF..I do not know if there ever was a need to call in the blind by a GA VFR in any airspace controlled or un-controlled
Well mate, when did you last fly VFR at or above FL 290?
When, OZBUSDRIVER, did you ever reach the lofty heights of the flight levels? How are you qualified to offer any advice on a subject, where that example, to all intent apppears illegal for VFR?
And what is the statistical evidence that VFR are a threat at those lofty heights or in class E airspace where transponders are mandated, of which you are a vocal and irritating critic.
As for whether a radio/ transponder is working or not, it should manifest itself on the M/R. Shouldn't it?
Alterrnatively you, (from what I understand), a private day VFR pilot who hires aircraft, the question is are you qualified to even give an opinion on the subject and of more importance, do you write up owners MR's to reflect some U/S avionics that may contribute to the masses of idiots trangressing sacred airspace where only RPT eagles dare to tread?
Or do you just listen to disgraced dysfunctionaries of a world gone by?
Also, what gives the "looney left" like you the audacity to question experts in one field and obviously support the rank and file experts in another.
Of course we should exclude the "clear air" exponents of the AFAP RPT as convenient bedpartners.
I am sure that the VFR pilots are competent enough to be able to use their radio.
Aparantly not! According to this crew all VFR pilots are idiots so dysfunctional that they cannot turn a radio or transponder on, let alone comprehend what is being said or reply with any coherent advice as to their ability to know where they are in relation to a spinning planet.
God save us all, for they know not what they do, (despite paying thousands for the privelege of being trained to do so).
God save Australian aviation because these Crown Princes of airspace invested sancity are out to kill GA as we know it.