I'm just not gonna do it!
Only 1 of my aircraft has a radio fitted, I virtually never use it. 90% of my flying is within open fir between uncontrolled grass strips. All this Mode 'S' business is just completely stupid. I have aircraft worth less than the equipment alone. What about microlights, Gliders, Hang gliders, Paragliders?... radio controlled models for that matter... its just not going to be practical to fit mode 's' any of these types.
Just picture the scene - Old Warden, beautiful summers day, and a collection of edwardian aircraft unable to make hops without a Mode 's' transponder fitted! what a load of B*llocks!
I'm not going to fit this equipment to my aircraft and they can take me to court i don't care.
B*stards
Kingy