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Old 14th Oct 2017, 18:45
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Originally Posted by chevvron
To do all that, they're gonna need controllers with APS or even ACS ratings and there ain't too many of those looking for a job at the moment. Cranfield's present controllers only need APP ratings (in addtion to ADV/ADI of course).
....only if they are going to provide aircraft with an Approach or Area service of course.

If on the other hand it’s going to be a R&D centre for technological programmes, such as data links and RPAS/manned flight integration, then perhaps such licenced, radar-based ATS are not required.
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