AU-708 23 nov 01
3 Operations in Class E Airspace
3.3.2
VFR flights entering and operating in Class E airspace should:
a. Avoid published IFR routes, where possible;
b. Unless recieving RIS, monitor the Class G area frequency; and
c. take appropriate action to avoid potential conflict.
OR
AU-801 6 dec 02
2 Air Traffic Clearances and Instructions
2.1.4
Within VHF radio coverage, pilots must maintain continous communications with ATC when operating in Classes A, C and D airspace, as must pilots of IFR flights in Class E airspace. Further, when in Class E airspace, pilots of VFR flights should monitor the ATS frequency appropriate to the area of operation.
So which is it? Should we monitor Class G Area VHF or ATS VHF?
Or are we next going to have dual VHF as mandatory for VFR operations in Class E airspace?
Why can VFR flights operate in Class E without clearance but IFR need clearance?
It would seem to me you are mixing aircraft on full reporting(and/or RIS) with aircraft that are not. Gotta be a recipe for pain sooner or later.
Why not have IFR/VFR nil clearance required in Class E BUT all aircraft must be fitted with operational Mode C and have it turned on? Seems that would be simple and in combination with the IFR & VFR cruising levels and RIS to IFR and on request to VFR, would keep everyone apart.
Seems it would also solve the IFR Climb in VMC in Class E quandry, in fact they could climb anytime they liked, VMC or no, having requested traffic info from ATS.
Or am I being silly?
Chuck.