Originally Posted by
Stampe
Unfortunately current CAA/NATS policy is only to to give that tolerance to verified squawks.Those wearing conspicuity squawks do not get the tolerance.
Got a link or reference to this policy? I’ve been out of the NATS game for a short while but the +/-200’ was permitted for all aircraft.
Having taken avoiding action more times than I care to remember and dealt with airspace infringers many times over the years - both on the R/T and via telephone after the fact - all I can say is if you’re flying near controlled airspace then *talk to an ATCO* or, at the minimum, listen out and wear a listening out squawk. No ATCO is stealing airspace from you. We are merely protecting aircraft flying inside a controlled environment - usually along with 100s of people inside - along with our licenses.