VHF Low Level Common Frequency
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VHF Low Level Common Frequency
Hi,
I saw online at the beginning of this year that a VHF low level common frequency for mil and civil aircraft was due to be introduced UK wide after the trial in Scotland but seems to have gone quiet (can't find any update online). Anyone have any idea when this will come into effect?
I saw online at the beginning of this year that a VHF low level common frequency for mil and civil aircraft was due to be introduced UK wide after the trial in Scotland but seems to have gone quiet (can't find any update online). Anyone have any idea when this will come into effect?
135.475 callsign 'Safetycom' has been in use for several years as a 'common' civil frequency for pilots to transmit their intentions in the vicinity of an airfield which has no allocated frequency. It is not an air to air chat frequency as some people seem to think.
The trial to which you refer was for RAF aircraft to warn civil pilots operating in the Scottish Highlands of their presence on this frequency; not really in line with the original intended use of the frequency but if it enhances safety, who am I to quibble?
My main worry is that if too many RAF pilots use it, civil aircraft within range will be unable to use it for its original purpose.
The trial to which you refer was for RAF aircraft to warn civil pilots operating in the Scottish Highlands of their presence on this frequency; not really in line with the original intended use of the frequency but if it enhances safety, who am I to quibble?
My main worry is that if too many RAF pilots use it, civil aircraft within range will be unable to use it for its original purpose.
Last edited by chevvron; 22nd Jun 2017 at 08:15.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
My main worry is that if too many RAF pilots use it,
