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    Archerfield ATS closures - it’s f*@+#n scary!

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    TWR ATS NOT AVBL DUE OPR RESTRICTIONS
    ARCHERFIELD CLASS D AIRSPACE 1500FT AND BLW BECOMES CLASS G AIRPSACE
    AS PER EN ROUTE
    SUPPLEMENT AUSTRALIA (ERSA) YBAF - ATS AIRSPACE - OUTSIDE TWR HR
    COMMON TRAFFIC ADVISORY FREQUENCY (CTAF) 118.1 MHZ
    FROM 09 282300 TO 09 290700
    2309282300 TO 2309290000
    2309290200 TO 2309290300
    2309290500 TO 2309290545
    2309290630 TO 2309290700

     

    Archerfield has ATS closures over the next few days. Check NOTAMs is a must.

    Melbourne to Caboolture

    in Trips/Events/Seats

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    You’ll be fine at a weekend. The RAF never work weekends!

     

    just talk to BN CN 121.2 when you depart Dalby (on the ground if you wish) - let them know your intentions and they will tell if you need to talk to Approach should the area be active. Stay on freq and they’ll guide you right up to Somerset Dam. 
     

    Caboolture is something else !
     

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    RA-Aus Don't Know How to Do "Occurrence Management

    in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

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    On 18/6/2022 at 9:35 AM, APenNameAndThatA said:

    A couple of years ago, I was involved in an incident at Caboolture. I sent RA-Aus a written statement. Later, *without them ever speaking to me at all*, the following turned up in my account when I logged in one day, the following appeared, 

     

    "Whilst conducting circuits the pilot observed a Piper Pawnee tug about 30 to 50 m to their right and then a couple of meters in front and higher than them. The pilot then made a radio call to the tug saying that they were directly beneath them on downwind. No response was heard. The pilot made a full stop to discuss with their instructor. Investigation revealed poor communication between the two aircraft contributed to the proximity event. Pilots are reminded of CAAP 166 - Operators at non-controlled airports for required procedures, calls and requirements."

     

    After I discussed the matter with them, RA-Aus changed the occurrence report to the following. 

     

    "Whilst downwind the pilot observed a Piper Pawnee tow plane above them. The pilot then made a radio call to the tug saying that they were directly beneath them on downwind. No response was heard. The pilot made a full stop to discuss with their instructor. Review of this occurrence indicated that both pilots reported to make radio calls, however it is unknown why two-way communication was not established. The pilot of the tow plane was briefed to ensure they continue to see and avoid other aircraft when operating."

     

    I was prompted to post this because someone on this forum (quite reasonably) posted that a technical person at RA-Aus said that people did not tell RA-Aus about human factors things so it was hard for RA-Aus to deal with them (or words to that effect). My point is that, when it comes to incident investigation, RA-Aus is pure amateur hour. A while ago I think I posted that there had been a year with fewer than average accidents and RA-Aus said in one of their emails how safe how safe flying was. IIRC, I emailed them back to let them know that about random being more irregular than people think and about regression to them mean. They emailed me to say that they would "engage with" me. I left them to it. 

     

     

     

     

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    Following the tragedy at YCAB, I had to just check my memory of this post. Turns out that it was more poignant than I remembered. 
    Condolences to all concerned.

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    Tell us about your last flight

    in Trips/Events/Seats

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    11 minutes ago, Blueadventures said:

    I believe it was a large missile of some sort, earlier on was very distant smoke trail down low and vapour higher, seemed so close I was looking for a warship off the coast.  Was a while before I thought to take image and it was dissipating a lot.  I even turned to port to put the smoke trail viewing through my side window.  I have tried to edit the image for better contrast.  Can see it was much closer than the horizon,  There is a full military aviation base at Bowen Airport and a notice was out that effect.  Very interesting.

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    I know it’s not your sighting but ATS said, on area frequency, that the big flash on Saturday night was an Indian rocket stage separation and was visible along the east coast. 
     

    Lakeside near Bloomsbury - aircraft missing 2 April 2023

    in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents

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    This is such a sad one. Clearly many families impacted by it and it could have been far worse.


    I might be naive but I honestly thought we had seen the last of unqualified/unendorsed pilots without medicals and guys operating aircraft without MRs, insurance etc. many years ago.


    If something similar was attempted in any road vehicle I’m sure that the boys In blue would be onto it in a flash. Other than some cross border enquiries during the Covid period, I have never seen any pilot have their bona fides checked.


    Surely somebody knew what was occurring with this lad and understood where it could lead. The ATSB have washed their hands of it now and it’s too late for them to comment further but should they have suggested that steps could be taken to help it from occurring again?
     

    ADSB Grant Skyecho 2 etc

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    16 minutes ago, RFguy said:

    but, ATC provides separation for IFR and VFR traffic for IFR traffic , that's their job (putting aside if all the planes had been equipped, then the two planes could have alerted their pilots without ATC) 

    Correct.

    ATC alerted the IFR aircraft, they requested and were cleared “up to 5 miles left of track” ; announced he could see R75** on the ADSB and once they were abeam of R75** they simply tracked to rejoin planned route. 
    ATC were using radar.

     

     

    ADSB Grant Skyecho 2 etc

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    On 20/3/2023 at 6:37 AM, Bosi72 said:

     

    All you can do as VFR is listen on Area frequency and fly at 500ft's altitudes.

    I overheard a interesting one the other day:

    R75** sailing along at 7600 ft in class G on an IFR route clearly not listening out on Area frequency. ATS warned-off IFR traffic flying at 8000 and they manoeuvred to avoid R 75** using ADSB in. 
    How good is that?

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    Taking ASIC too far?

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    Ah, I am starting to suspect that somebody may have been knocked back for one here?

     

    Look it may have escaped your notice but nothing is for free anymore and it seems that every facet of human existence has to be licensed in this 21st century. Unfortunately if you deal with anything considered hazardous a clearance can be a hit to your bank balance. Even a “blue card “ costs $100 in Queensland. Dealing with fuel, blasting, tow-trucks etc etc all require some sort of security clearance.  Maybe even farming - I don’t know? It has nothing to do with democracy but I agree it is regulation.

     

    Personally, I feel that a the current charge for an ASIC renewal is too high. However if you compare it other security clearances it’s actually in-line, maybe cheap! The cost equates to about 1/2 hr in your beloved bird.

     

    I’m not trying to promote ASICs - I just feel that there is too much undue negativity around them from “liberty” merchants which just helps to drive potential new pilots (event organisers) away. It gives the impression that we are over-regulated and that it's another barrier to entry. We don't need more poor PR.

     

    So if you don’t need an ASIC, and the vast majority of RAA pilots will never need one -  NO COST IMPLICATION.

     

    I just don't follow the argument where airfield owners have any increased costs.

     

    It’s not a problem and to conflate it as a democratic issue is just daft!

    Taking ASIC too far?

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    On 31/12/2022 at 9:59 AM, Kununurra said:

    A quick check of ERSA indicates Archerfield does fall within this category of requiring the ASIC.

     

     

     

    Yes, thankyou for that - it proves my point because for many years I’m been in & out of Archerfield 3 or 4 times a month and never had to display an ASIC.

     

    In reality ASIC requirements don’t impact the vast majority of RAA pilots - if any? However, I'm sure we all agree that, as pilots, all know just how easy it would be for some crazy to fly 1000 litres of Avgas into the main stand of the MCG on a match day. So, in reality, we all understand why some form of background checks for pilots are just common sense. The arguments against them are puerile.

     

    But honestly, if an ASIC is an issue for you and is preventing you from flying then you need to get another hobby - life is too short.

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    Taking ASIC too far?

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

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    I know most of you know this already but for the benefit of new pilots and students who simply pop in here for information:-

     

    An ASIC is nothing to be worried about - it's not a big deal as long as you have a clean criminal record. There’s a bit of paperwork and a fee which, to my mind, is currently far too high. You need to take a photo with your phone/iPad and its all done online. You have to collect it from an Agent, in person, producing the original ID docs.

     

    Now; it is perfectly possible to aviate around our great nation without an ASIC - some major airfields do not require one -  e.g. Jandakot, Camden, Archerfield etc. But a lot of tiny airfields do require you to display your ASIC e.g. Coober Pedy, Bendigo, Quilpie etc. Sometimes it's about AVGAS availability - do you need? ERSA is your friend. If you look up an airfield and it states in Remarks that “This AD is a Security Controlled Airport” then you should have an ASIC when you head that way.

     

    Upthread someone stated that they simply ignored the ARO when approached - maybe not a good idea. The AROs do understand and will help if you’ve simply just flown in for a wiz/avgas etc.  My experience has always been that they are great people to deal with. However, be aware that Security Controlled Airports are being monitored by the AFP and they have to abide by the AFP protocols - even if it is Roma!

     

    Also, a lot of places don’t display the gate code anymore. There might be a camera and they want see your ASIC before they give you the gate code - they maybe just can’t let you pass landside/airside even if you have a VH registered aircraft sitting at the bowser.

     

    In summary, it's just not a big deal. You can plan around it, if you so wish,  and even if you don’t have an ASIC, a little bit of decorum and simple common-sense will get you through everything except the major airports.

     

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