Squawk Idents for Farnborough Radar, why?
Being asked to Squawk Ident was pretty rare with Mode C Transponders and now we are flying with Mode S Transponders, rarer still.
Recently, on flights out of Blackbushe with an Eastbound Clearance for Farnborough Zone I have been asked to Squawk Ident, (twice in quick succession on one flight).
Surely, my Unique? Transponder code and Aircraft Registration are shown on the radar screen, so can any Controllers explain why an Ident is needed?
Thanks and regards,
cpl4hire