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to these responses the reporter advised the following: Thanks for the response, and I note the WATLE FIVE STAR has been withdrawn.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…

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…