| Doesn't it warm the cockles of your heart ? A thread with constructive and adult comments without all the abuse and vitriol we often see. Long may it remain so.
I can't say that I have ever had a problem with transits, with my one and only refusal being from EM, not sure what the reason for it was. That said, I have always received every other transit from EM and other zones following a polite request.
A few years ago I arranged a visit to Bristol ATC whilst doing my ATPL exams. Found them all to be very friendly and polite. The man who looked after me that day (IB) explained what was happening even though he was training another ATCO at the same time. I sat there for a good couple of hours watching what went on and how it all worked. It was very interesting and gave me a good understanding of how things work from the "other side" of the mike. All VFR GA transits were given equal consideration along with the CAT, and it brought home to me just how early the heavy stuff had to be asked to adjust headings to maintain separation from other traffic. Communicate with them and do it early enough, and you should have very few problems. I would also recommend an ATC visit to anyone who hasn't ever been before. |