Arr, Ledsled's back.
Bloggs,
You are quite amazing
I knew the compliments would start flowing eventually.
As for "vicinity", the Australian definition of "vicinity" is as per ICAO (do you understand what it means in a Metar/Speci/TAF/TTF), so what do you think ICAO should change to meet with you approval.
10nm is too close for me to find out about a previously unnotified lighty ahead, so yes, I do think that the ICAO definition is not appropriate. What relevance a METAR has to the discussion only you would know.
Do you agree with having a system that allows an aircraft to drill straight over the top of a busy CTR at 2500ft without talking to anybody?
Please read and understand the changes that came in on 3 June, by your question you obviously haven't understood.
I didn't ask you, but since you raise it, what's your answer: YES or NO?
BTW, the 3 Jun changes have nothing to do with this subject. Perhaps it is you who should read them again. Or are you going to trot out Frank's idea that because a Class D airport is a busy airport, pilots should be "broadcasting in the vicinity". I'll have to remember that when I get near Sydney. What freq should I broadcast on, by the way?