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Ozgrade3 · 13th Apr 2012, 11:48

Been watching some vids in my down time of the military fast jets going round the Mach Loop low flying area in Wales.

How is the airspace organised around there, ie is it a restricted area. Can someone fly the course in a GA aircraft.

I'm from Oz and cant quite get my head around UK airspace.

Also, can someone explain how an airway, down the middle of class G in the UK can be controlled airspace, such as between 2 VORs. How does a GA aircraft, that may have no aids work out where the airways are and thus where the contolled airspace is.

Whats the best reference on the net to get my head around all this.

13th Apr 2012, 11:48	#1 (permalink)
Ozgrade3 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vic Age: 45 Posts: 324	Wales - Mach Loop. Been watching some vids in my down time of the military fast jets going round the Mach Loop low flying area in Wales. How is the airspace organised around there, ie is it a restricted area. Can someone fly the course in a GA aircraft. I'm from Oz and cant quite get my head around UK airspace. Also, can someone explain how an airway, down the middle of class G in the UK can be controlled airspace, such as between 2 VORs. How does a GA aircraft, that may have no aids work out where the airways are and thus where the contolled airspace is. Whats the best reference on the net to get my head around all this.