sunnySA
12th Jul 2023, 10:52
REPCON. Concern regarding VHF and ADS-B coverage in remote areas of lowered class E airspace.
The reporter states that while the recent amendment to lower class E airspace to Flight Level (FL)125 has been beneficial; however, remote areas where High Frequency (HF)/Very High Frequency (VHF) communication can be difficult and there is no Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast / Contract (ADS-B), the lower level of FL125 is problematic.
AsA
In any cases where aircraft are unable to establish HF contact to relay a clearance to and from the applicable area control service the use of the IFR Pick Up procedure ... is an alternative option available for pilots.
ATSB
Whilst the use of the IFR pick up procedure is available to IFR aircraft, Airservices should be aware that the major airlines will not permit their aircraft to operate VFR at any time. This is in line with ICAO recommendations and globally accepted best practice.
REPCON (https://www.atsb.gov.au/repcon/2023/ra2020-00038)
The reporter states that while the recent amendment to lower class E airspace to Flight Level (FL)125 has been beneficial; however, remote areas where High Frequency (HF)/Very High Frequency (VHF) communication can be difficult and there is no Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast / Contract (ADS-B), the lower level of FL125 is problematic.
AsA
In any cases where aircraft are unable to establish HF contact to relay a clearance to and from the applicable area control service the use of the IFR Pick Up procedure ... is an alternative option available for pilots.
ATSB
Whilst the use of the IFR pick up procedure is available to IFR aircraft, Airservices should be aware that the major airlines will not permit their aircraft to operate VFR at any time. This is in line with ICAO recommendations and globally accepted best practice.
REPCON (https://www.atsb.gov.au/repcon/2023/ra2020-00038)