It's actually advisory airspace, big difference.mgm wrote:it's CYA(T) class F restricted airspace
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In 99% of instances it doesn't matter what frequency the traffic calling is on, If they aren't conflicting, you don't need to call them back. If they are conflicting, then that also means you know where they are, and thus already know what frequency you should call them back on. Small point. In a vast majority of the cases though what frequency they're on is moot since:iflyforpie wrote:I redundantly say which frequency I'm on. I was taught this because if you've got two or more radios tuned to different frequencies it is sometimes difficult to tell who is transmitting on what.
I keep radios at different volumes (the ones I don't care as much about are turned down) but not everyone does it.
A guy from Flight Services told me it really helps out in the tower of an MF where one guy is (or was anyways) monitoring half a dozen frequencies.
a) They're not really where they say they're at - for a variety of reasons.
b) They tie up the radio so long that I've already resolved the conflict by avoiding them since there was no open air to call them back, and
c) Other pilots many times aren't going to deviate their own course to resolve.
That said, if you're not talking to another pilot, reminding them what frequency you're calling them on is perfectly sane and reasonable. Through RCOs in particular. But...
a) You're never going to end one of these calls with an "ACTPA" (or I sure hope not) and,
b) Once you establish contact you won't have to remind him on each successive call what frequency you're calling him on.
It should be noted that b) irritates them if you do so, I remember hearing one pilot get a blast from the FSS guy over it. In short, a frequency reminder (or location reminder) is occasionally useful situationally when talking to a ground station who might be monitoring more than one frequency, but shouldn't really be necessary for pilots who possibly might be monitoring two.
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You may want to re-read this portion of the AIM as your recollection is incorrect!mgm wrote:While the practice area frequency isn't on the chart, it's CYA(T) class F restricted airspace and non participating aircraft are discouraged from entering (just passed my ground school, so I have stuff like this on the brain). Someone meandering through on 126.7 and not bothering to steer clear of the area is in the wrong.
This thread seemed to start with a complaint about "any conflicting traffic please advise" -- do you advocate simply stating position/intent and leaving it up to people to respond, or using a shorter "any conflicting" or what?
Of interest is the fact that on some of the latest printings of VTA charts (Winnipeg for one) the frequencies used in the practice area (122.75 and 126.7) are printed on the chart.Advisory Airspace
Airspace may be classified as Class F advisory airspace if it is
airspace within which an activity occurs that, for flight safety
purposes, non-participating pilots should be aware of, such as
training, parachuting, hang gliding, military operations, etc.
There are no specific restrictions that apply to the use of
advisory airspace. VFR aircraft are, however, encouraged
to avoid flight in advisory airspace unless participating in
the activity taking place therein. If necessary, pilots of nonparticipating flights may enter advisory areas at their own
discretion; however, due to the nature of the aerial activity,
extra vigilance is recommended. Pilots of participating
aircraft, as well as pilots flying through the area, are equally
responsible for collision avoidance ...
... Pilots intending to fly in Class F advisory airspace are
encouraged to monitor an appropriate frequency, to broadcast
their intentions when entering and leaving the area, and to
communicate, as necessary, with other users to ensure flight
safety in the airspace. In a Class F advisory uncontrolled
airspace area, 126.7 MHz would be an appropriate frequency.
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John;Schooner69A wrote:The mere fact that you have stated your position and intentions is the invitation for "Conflicting traffic" to advise you of that fact. If there is no conflict, they will remain "stumm". Unfortunately, like syphilis, the infection has reached into all reaches of aviation, including airline pilots, corporate pilots, and some of the fling wing fraternity who have all been guilty of appending it to their announcements.
The practice spread slowly and it will probably take the same amount of time to stamp it out.
John
I think that « infection » could be addressed by contacting our local FTU’s instructors and chat about it.
I will call one in the morning and let you know how it turned out.
That 126.7 pollution really sucks and I am confident we can work it out if we stick together and do something about it.
Gilles
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Ditto. Huge difference. And there is zero expectation to stay clear. If you did that around here you wouldn't be getting anywhere fast. I'll edit to say -- just be wise about how you transit per the regs, or fly up high. Edit again -- I do stay clear of parachute and busy glider areas -- but the AC training areas are much larger.Taco Joe wrote:It's actually advisory airspace, big difference.mgm wrote:it's CYA(T) class F restricted airspace