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Old May 28th 08, 02:06 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dave[_5_]
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Default Bothering a Pilot on Final

On May 27, 2:34*pm, Larry Dighera wrote:
On Tue, 27 May 2008 10:15:57 -0700 (PDT), gliderguynj
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I understand the person was trying to be helpful but.....


The FAA regulations and Advisory Circulars only mention broadcasting
position on CTAF. *There is no mention of communicating air-to-air. *

I know CTAF is being used for almost everything but that for which it
is intended. *But that doesn't make it okay. *

Personally, I limit my CTAF transmissions to announcing my position,
and nothing else.


I'd agree. Particularly annoying are these clods running around with
handheld radios - using them
to keep track of each other, coordinate lunch, etc - nothing
whatsoever to do with the safety of
flight. Sometimes it's better to to turn the radio off than listen to
the drivel.

Dave