Is he related to the twins 'F**k me, that was fast' & 'F**k me, that was low' and their step-sister, 'F**k me, that was noisy'?

Just a small point though GF. On the occasions I have flown into the wonderful strip where you reside, I've never been able to get anything on safetycom when approaching from the East until just past the headland (ie about 2nm to run). Note to self - Must fly higher. :ok:

Not sure if it has been posted excuse me if it has but Glen Forsa has its own frequency now! 120.8 if it isnt manned then safety com!!

Glenforsa Freq
 

Can you tell us where you got that info from?

Cheers

WW

According to DH they have been allocated 120.8 but when I spoke to Scottish info on tues they had not been notified.

Glenforsa Traffic
 

I think the idea is to make any other traffic in the area aware of your presence.

GF

That will explain why chap on the ground in his big log cabin never heard the radio call then? :cool:

Glenforsa Traffic
 

No, there could be a completly different explanation for that!:E


GF

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Was there on Monday and spoke to David! They have a mast and aerial attached to the hut! also back on Wednesday in Helimed 5 and spoke to them on 120.8 so I presume they have the frequency and the license!

Glenforsa Traffic
 

I spoke to the tower at Oban today, and they say that the frequency has not been activated yet, and when it is, it will only be used as A/G on 'special occasions' such as fly ins, and then only by operators from Oban.

GF

Glenforsa Radio
 

So which authorised A/G licence holder at Glenforsa was speaking to you?

Glenforsa Radio
 

Good question.

GF

Chaps! The sheep inspection is worth far more than a radio call. You know, a picture paints a thousand words and all that!! :))

Well gents if this is going to turn into another witch hunt over the radio frequencies then I am very disappointed!! I wish that personal feelings wouldnt spill over onto this forum! The fact that there is A/G radio at Glenforsa is great, makes it safer and it makes me happier that someone knows I am approaching!

Glenforsa Radio
 

One wonders what your 'personal feelings' would be after coming nose to nose with a Hercules in the circuit that was talking to someone playing ATCO's on another freq while you were monitoring the published frequency!

WW

it will only be used as A/G on 'special occasions' such as fly ins,
 

Two frequencies, one small airfield, no A/G operator [unless an A/G operator gets the ferry over from Oban - no scheduled HA flights to Mull]... how daft, and unsafe, is that?

How will visitors know when its a 'special occasion' will there be balloons and bunting on the windsocks?

Dan Design
Glenforsa is PPR. Surely you will be told which frequency to use when you call?
DO

Glenforsa Topics
 

That's assuming you can raise the airport manager, not always the case.

So then you call Oban, but how do they know what frequency is being used?

WW

I wouldn't leave for glenforsa without permission.
Last week I was told a message would be left with oban if there were any changes to conditions at glenforsa if DH was not available.
I think that would be the limit of any help available from Oban. I agree it's probably going to be confusing for visitors to have a dedicated frequency which is not constantly manned. Safetycom seemed to be adequete most of the time.
I was told the voice of 120.8 was a Mull resident.
Our friends across the pond successfully operate busier airports than Edinburgh and with a greater mix of traffic on unicom.
DO

Point taken CWW!! well I hope it is sorted out soon which frequency to use!