Bothering a Pilot on Final

On 2008-05-28, Jay Honeck wrote:
I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying the field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

I hadn't heard that until I started listening to the Fairmont CTAF. What's
the point?
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (ordered 17 March, delivery 10 June)

I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying the
field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

I hadn't heard that until I started listening to the Fairmont CTAF. What's
the point?

I confess to making that announcement a couple of times, when I was a
newly-minted private pilot, as I passed over my home field. I think the
guys doing it are just so damned proud of their accomplishment that they
want their buds -- or anyone else listening -- to know that they're "up
there"...

It's really just silly.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
"Jay Maynard" wrote in message
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On 2008-05-28, Jay Honeck wrote:
I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying the
field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

I hadn't heard that until I started listening to the Fairmont CTAF. What's
the point?
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (ordered 17 March, delivery 10 June)

"Jay Honeck" wrote in
news:wuq%j.184699$yE1.158333@attbi_s21:

I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying
the field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

I hadn't heard that until I started listening to the Fairmont CTAF.
What's the point?

I confess to making that announcement a couple of times, when I was a
newly-minted private pilot, as I passed over my home field. I think
the guys doing it are just so damned proud of their accomplishment
that they want their buds -- or anyone else listening -- to know that
they're "up there"...

It's really just silly.

Just like you.


Bertie

"Jay Honeck" wrote:
I confess to making that announcement a couple of times, when I was a
newly-minted private pilot, as I passed over my home field. I think the
guys doing it are just so damned proud of their accomplishment that they
want their buds -- or anyone else listening -- to know that they're "up
there"...

It's really just silly.

I disagree that it's "just silly" or that it's only "newly minted
private pilots" bragging to buds that they're up there. Around here,
lots of people fly close to pattern altitude. If I'm in the pattern, I
appreciate knowing what they're staying or continuing on vs. having to
guess.

I disagree that it's "just silly" or that it's only "newly minted
private pilots" bragging to buds that they're up there. Around here,
lots of people fly close to pattern altitude. If I'm in the pattern, I
appreciate knowing what they're staying or continuing on vs. having to
guess.

The example I used was 4500 feet, which, around here, puts you almost 4000'
AGL -- way above pattern altitude.

If you're at, say, 2000 feet, a call to let people know that you're in the
neighborhood is probably a good idea.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On Thu, 29 May 2008 05:01:37 -0700, Shirl
wrote:

round here,
lots of people fly close to pattern altitude. If I'm in the pattern, I
appreciate knowing what they're staying or continuing on vs. having to
guess.

I agree. I use a handheld in a J-3 Cub, and ignition noise makes it
impractical for me to broadcast. So the more talk there is, the safer
I feel.

4500 feet is a bit of a stretch, however. The only time I ever flew at
4500 feet was when I was surfing through the White Mountains.

But I really like to know if somebody is flying around my airport at
2000 or even 2500 feet.


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On Fri, 30 May 2008 06:48:09 -0400, Cubdriver usenet AT danford DOT
net wrote in :

I use a handheld in a J-3 Cub, and ignition noise makes it
impractical for me to broadcast.

I wasn't aware that ignition noise affected radio broadcast
transmissions. I'm familiar with radio RECEPTION being compromised by
the broad spectrum of electromagnetic waves resulting from an
electrical spark, but not radio transmission.

But I really like to know if somebody is flying around my airport at
2000 or even 2500 feet.

Absolutely. When we're doing a sight-seeing ride at 2000' over the city,
(like we did yesterday), it's completely appropriate to announce your
position on CTAF.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On 2008-05-28 21:42:04 -0700, "Jay Honeck" said:

I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying the field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

I hadn't heard that until I started listening to the Fairmont CTAF. What's
the point?

I confess to making that announcement a couple of times, when I was a
newly-minted private pilot, as I passed over my home field. I think
the guys doing it are just so damned proud of their accomplishment that
they want their buds -- or anyone else listening -- to know that
they're "up there"...

It's really just silly.

You know, I have heard flight examiners do this. I have even heard them
criticize instructors for not teaching students to do this. You think
they are doing it because they are "silly" or "proud of their
accomplishment?"

Think again.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

I really like are the guys who announce that they're "over-flying the
field
at 4500 feet, heading West..."

snip

You know, I have heard flight examiners do this. I have even heard them
criticize instructors for not teaching students to do this. You think they
are doing it because they are "silly" or "proud of their accomplishment?"

If every pilot over-flying every airport (remember, the example is at 4000'
AGL) in America announced their position on CTAF, all you'd hear on 122.8
would be a constant shriek.

Any instructor that teaches this practice needs to take another ride with
the FAA. Any DE that expects this practice is going to be sorely
disappointed.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"