Huggy ..."ATC DO NOT have the DF capability on any other frequency." Not true we have the df (qdr/qdm) accurate to plus or minus a few degrees on Tower,Approach Radar,Radar two and 121.5 .So if you want to practise a practice pan you can on all of the frequencies .I can offer general navigation assistance from the df until I can get you identified and then get you home or as near as dammit !!. The thread says that we welcome practice pans ..to an extent this is true HOWEVER if I am up to my ears in stuff it is the LAST thing I want to hear ...maybe for you instructors out there a little call to the tower before hand ?? It is great practice for the guys in radar and helps our trainees.Keeps everyone sharp !!
SLAMDUNK the FIRS in Britain consist of more than ENGLAND!!!!! rant over