Jabawocky;
Good idea. People are reading things that were not written.
It wasn't a bad experience. There is no anger. In fact it was an example that proved alerted see and avoid works whether in or out of any radar environment when "three way" communications break down. It also highlights the need for "out of the system" traffic to be noted and acknowledged if they can be seen. Ignore them and they will probably not give advice in the future. Simple as that.
With the new D zones, what happens at Alice Springs now when the tower shuts down? Doesn't it go to G? Perhaps we should discuss this with any recorded problems there? Is there radar at Broome and if not, why would a transponder be a requirement? You don't need one at Bankstown do you?
Owen Stanley;
Talking of Dick. He is open to a tower tour last I heard. Whatever happened to that offer?
