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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

13th May 2020, 01:38

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Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

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Posted By Dick Smith

Is this some type of secret organisation? ...

Is this some type of secret organisation?

Surely if they supported upgrading of G to E at places like Mangalore or Ballina they would say something!

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

6th May 2020, 13:10

Replies: 70

Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

Views: 10,399

Posted By Dick Smith

Andrewr. I introduced the mandatory transponder...

Andrewr. I introduced the mandatory transponder for VFR as part of the deal to remove the “road block “ class C above D

Yes the same roadblock that forced the Mooney pilot to a low level at Coffs...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

6th May 2020, 13:05

Replies: 70

Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

Views: 10,399

Posted By Dick Smith

fixa 24. What an extraordinary statement. Are you...

fixa 24. What an extraordinary statement. Are you suggesting class E at Mangalore would not have likely saved 4 lives? Both aircraft were operating under the IFR and would have been separated by ATC...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st May 2020, 12:33

Replies: 70

Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

Views: 10,399

Posted By Dick Smith

In Australia there is a mandatory transponder...

In Australia there is a mandatory transponder requirement in class E for VFR aircraft.

Surely that adds to safety compared to class G at the same location.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st May 2020, 04:51

Replies: 70

Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

Views: 10,399

Posted By Dick Smith

Are commercial pilots still against Class E?

One of the many reasons that I had difficulty in lowering Class E airspace to the circuit area is that many professional pilots were against it. They all claimed that the self-separation they had...

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