rdarby Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 i just want to make sure about this. Amberley is class C but only when active right? So on a weekend if they are closed, I should be able to fly over the top on my way from Redcliffe to Warwick, without clearance? It just reverts to G? It just seems odd they let a recreational bug smasher fly over the top of an airforce base just because it is a Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 It depends... Call Amberley Delivery on their frequency. If a machine responds it will tell you the status of the airspace. Likewise a human will do the same. ATS hours are by NOTAM so check the NOTAMs. ATS mat be active on short notice even on weekends (e.g. Clifton Fly In March 11-13) It's all in the ERSA entry. See flight procedures section 5 for VFR transit. See notes at the end. Lots of use of the word "mandatory". And for the love of all that is good and holy please keep listening out on the Amberley Delivery frequency. No point in being half way across the paddock when the Bulls are let loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCBD Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Or call up Brisbane on the radio just before you hit the line ( to triple check).They get a bit antsy otherwise, even it you just touch the control line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 i just want to make sure about this. Amberley is class C but only when active right? So on a weekend if they are closed, I should be able to fly over the top on my way from Redcliffe to Warwick, without clearance? It just reverts to G?It just seems odd they let a recreational bug smasher fly over the top of an airforce base just because it is a Sunday! Nothing odd. Outside tower times (i.e. Mornings ) Townsville airport is class G and it is both a RAAF base and international airport. CTAF remains tower frequency so you know when it becomes class C, if for example you are doing circuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Same at Canberra after the tower closes. 10pm EST I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Are you lodging a flight plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I've got a plan in. I will call Brisbane to see if Amberley are active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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