Multicom (again)
Triadic,
Thanks for responding. I think my point is that while in some instances
we are being regulated to death, and paperwork abounds, suddenly
up pops "recommended". Very chummy. Immediately, there are several interpretations
of the word, including your US example, which really doesn't cut it with me.
I believe the intention of Multicom is to reduce centre frequency use by
eliminating irrelevant calls - nothing wrong with that - however there is nothing
in the instruction that leads me to think we will all be following a standard procedure.
Basically, I think pilots need to see something set out in black and
white, so we all know everyone else is doing the same thing.
Standardisation I believe it's known as. The lack of
guidelines does nothing to promote standardisation.
Given the amount of complaints you hear about those
who stooge thru the circuit, or arrive, unannounced,
I can't imagine Multicom changing any of that.
The widespread, low level, non AsA frequency area is sounding more plausible to me.
As for changing the culture of Australian pilots -
good luck, mate!!
CG