Originally Posted by
The name is Porter
ATC's in this country are working under ridiculous liability constraints. Although covered by Vicarious Liability they are stringently trained on just what 'advice' they can and cannot give. If they can't give a clearance, they can't.
E over D. That's where your corridor is Sunny. Does it work at Avalon? From a VFR pilot's perspective it does, does it work for a Jetstar pilot? Does it work from a controlling point of view? Cultural change is the biggest issue with E over D.
Porter,
Well said, but!!
Where the change is most needed is in the mindset of one union, AFAP, who have opposed most every change or advance in the many years I have been around the business, not limited to airspace management.
Right now they are opposing limited amendments to the Civil Aviation Act 1988**, opposing legitimising at least partially, cost/benefit justification, and trying to bring some cost accountability to CASA and aviation regulation.
AIPA members happily fly in E airspace ( and the rest of the alphabet) every day, in areas where there are serious traffic numbers, not the occasional aircraft encountered most places in Australia.
Tootle pip!!
** Similar but far more extensive amendments were recommended in 1999 --- nobody could accuse CASA and Transport of rushing things.