REPCON suggested to CASA that as these inter-operator discussions occurred back in 2011 / 12, fresh discussions with the different airport operators may be helpful in light of the response from the operator. CASA have responded below: CASA has not identified any operators at the Ballarat aerodrome in breach of civil aviation requirements and continues to monitor this and other operators’ activity at high traffic density aerodromes in the Southern Region where the training is conducted.  Pilots will be reminded of their obligations while operating in the vicinity of non-controlled…

REPCON questioned the ONRSR as to whether: 1.  Operators can have different procedures for different types of stations, i.e. quieter station with managers and those without managers having different procedures to busy inner city stations. 2.  How long ago did the operator advise that they were going to undertake the review of the other organisations’ procedures in relation to intoxicated persons and will ITSR be following up with the results?   ONRSR response: 1.  In reviewing and responding to the Coroner’s recommendations, the operator determined that it was not feasible…

In response to these responses the reporter advised the following: Thanks for the response, and I note the WATLE FIVE STAR has been withdrawn. I do have a further comment in relation to the response from Airservices, and this should be relevant for any further approach designs: Airservices states: ‘Following the receipt of the ATC instruction, aircraft are required to descend in accordance with the MSA which was designed to ensure aircraft remain clear of terrain and below Class C steps.’  This is not stated on the approach plate.  It is only ‘assumed’ the pilot is to interpret the…

The operator has disputed the Regulators comments in relation to item 4 above.   Operator's comment We have extensive fault manuals available. Unlike more common, older class Australian locomotives, which rely on the drivers to analyse and identify faults from the mechanical indications inside the locomotive engine room, our locomotives have advanced computer driven self-diagnostic for the locomotive. This system displays locomotive faults to the driver on a screen to the driver. If a fault occurs, the locomotive displays an error code. This error code is relayed to the Help Desk for…