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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2020, 04:26
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

If it is E airspace to 700 agl as per the FAA the...

If it is E airspace to 700 agl as per the FAA the pilot remains on the ATC frequency when in cloud.

A VFR aircraft wanting to enter the airspace if cloud was at the minima would have to get a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2020, 09:17
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Is it a fact that there is no beep back unit at...

Is it a fact that there is no beep back unit at Mangalore?

If so I would be prepared to fund one of these basic safety necessities.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2020, 07:51
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

If the “self separation “ was safe you would find...

If the “self separation “ was safe you would find other countries would copy us and save the so called extra cost of class E.

They don’t because it is a fail dangerous system.

And consider...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2020, 07:44
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Sunny. A recommendation that AsA look at...

Sunny. A recommendation that AsA look at providing a class E service to low level at the airport because of the density of IFR traffic.

If they can do it for every IFR approach in the USA you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2020, 06:48
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Bodie. That is outrageous if the final report...

Bodie. That is outrageous if the final report takes until 2003 to come out.

There could be further deaths in that time.

The ATSB would have enough information now to issue an emergency advice.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2020, 10:13
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

I do know that the current system failed. So...

I do know that the current system failed.
So does CASA , AsA and the ATSB.

It’s all about delaying the truth so no one from these organisations will be held responsible.

Imagine the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2020, 02:19
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

As mentioned previously, readers of this thread...

As mentioned previously, readers of this thread may be interested in the article I wrote in The Australian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2020, 05:12
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

I have just been told that with 19 fatalities...

I have just been told that with 19 fatalities over 3 months, if this keeps up we will end up with 76 fatalities per year. Let’s hope this is not going to happen. The normal fatality rate is about 21...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2020, 04:56
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

I thought others may be interested in this...

I thought others may be interested in this article...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2020, 09:05
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

The US has unicoms everywhere and there is no...

The US has unicoms everywhere and there is no problems with salaries and insurance.

Keep putting up these myths and we will keep going with the higher risk by not having US style non prescriptive...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2020, 14:14
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Unicoms of the proven US style don’t exist in...

Unicoms of the proven US style don’t exist in Australia due to CASA concrete minds.

Without an AFRU how do the pilots know they are on the correct frequency when calling in the blind.? Do they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2020, 12:20
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Most importantly it appears they don’t even have...

Most importantly it appears they don’t even have a beep back unit or a Unicom which would confirm that CTAF calls were on the correct frequency.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2020, 12:11
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

I will ask again. What is the lowest level...

I will ask again.

What is the lowest level of Airservices surveillance coverage at Mangalore ?

Surely pilots who fly there regularly must have an idea.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2020, 00:11
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

OCTA. That was just a guess re radar/ADSB...

OCTA. That was just a guess re radar/ADSB coverage !

What are the facts? Someone who flys regularly at Mangalore must know!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2020, 09:39
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

George. Are you referring to my AMATS changes...

George. Are you referring to my AMATS changes that would have resulted in class E at Mangalore?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2020, 04:33
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

Where is the nearest ADSB ground station to...

Where is the nearest ADSB ground station to Mangalore?

What is the lowest level of SSR and ADSB coverage at Mangalore?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2020, 07:50
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

As well as bringing back AFIZs we could get all...

As well as bringing back AFIZs we could get all airline aircraft to be fitted with those reliable radial piston engines.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Feb 2020, 01:35
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

ADSB is mandated for all IFR planned aircraft. ...

ADSB is mandated for all IFR planned aircraft.

Can anyone advise where the nearest ADSB ground station is to Mangalore?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2020, 04:28
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,316
Posted By Dick Smith

I agree with the quote from andrewr: Most...

I agree with the quote from andrewr:

Most importantly, there is no “standard” for separation of IFR aircraft in Class G airspace. Presumably the “standard” of separation is set by the least...
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