This includes:
- incorrect aircraft call signs to avoid landing fees
- not following aerodrome markings
- not wearing ASICs or high vis vests
- awareness of NOTAMs.
We discussed pilot behaviour and suggested that pilots may be using incorrect call signs or not making radio calls to avoid landing fees. This has resulted in aerodromes installing new technology such as ADSB receivers and video cameras to record aircraft landings so they can identify aircraft.
The discussion covered general compliance with aerodrome markings, including:
- closed taxiways
- wearing ASICs
- wearing high visibility vests.
It also emphasised the importance of receiving and reading NOTAMs before operating. Not all GA operators met their requirements.
What can operators do?
With new technology, aerodromes could offer information sessions or meetings with local operators and stakeholders. These sessions could cover:
- important investment areas
- details on current projects
- unserviceable areas
- safety and security issues related to ground operations.
You can share information in NOTAMs through other electronic methods. Aerodromes said they have been communicating with local operators through emails and messaging platforms, using established contacts in working groups.
Remind licensed operators of their responsibilities. Pilots must have a current aviation security status and display their ASIC when required, following the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.
What are we doing or delivered?
We introduced the Stay OnTrack series of booklets. They help pilots who are flying under visual flight rules (VFR) become familiar with a specific region.