Originally Posted by
West Coast
Was any amplifying information offered as to why not?
I think there’d be more buy in if the reasoning behind it was known. I can offer opinion as can many of you, but it would be just that, opinion.
Very short and clear bulletin. I don't think it is the correct instruction. I am of the opinion to avoid any possible confusion better to simply broadcast our flight number and status on an IFR clearance in CPDLC contact with the relevant FIR. The PLA navy has no authority to issue vectors. Anybody could probably see exactly who we would be by even simply looking at FlightAware anyway and if they were to launch a missile there is nothing we could do about it. At least other flights on 121.5 would be sure to hear our last transmission.