The fatalities at Coffs and Mangalore should have resulted in an announcement and action by CASA. After all, they are the safety regulator.
There was no requirement for them to remain silent for the extensive time that the ATSB will take to complete the reports.
To get E to work at low levels will require new CASA approved regulations for ATCs and pilots.
I see not the slightest hint that there is any individual at CASA who will get the support from the top to bring in and “sell” these changes.
The lower E was to come in about 18 years ago. Despite the fatalities at Benalla and Mangalore CASA says nothing!
Last edited by Dick Smith; 5th Feb 2021 at 03:27.