As a pilot it is great to see that the ATCOs at ScOACC are far more interested in their own pay and conditions than providing the best service possible.
Not only should the IAA get as much airspace as it can provide a better service in but that should also include the North sea where ScOACC refuses to provide a decent level of service! (see other topic for that one).
Can anyone tell me where it has been published that the EU paid for the radar? (I'd love to see how much it and the new Shannon centre cost compared to the Swanwick and possible new Scottish centre costs).
Furthermore, if the EU paid for the radar then isn't it only right that EU citizens get the most out of it (not just Scottish ones). Getting a direct routing from 56N20W to say NTS could be a cost saver on a regular basis for European citizens. Why pay more to fly via GOW and the North Sea
Perhaps those in doubt of the ability of the new Shannon centre to cope should make a visit. they have the HF station just down the road and are geared up for CPDL. However, that is one for the future
The IAA have for years provide the MtGabriel feed to LATCC. Thus making it available to ScOACC as well. Seems that SOTA works well so other than self interest there is no reason why the NOTA can not be as good for us pilots who do the work that pays your wages that you are moaning about!
Remember Foynes?.....the IAA providing a service on the Atlantic is simply returning to the situation pre Shanwick but with a better service.
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svoight11,
This is oceanic (procedural) airspace which now has radar cover thanks to IAA investment. There are no aerodromes and the proposal is simply to make an area of radar controlled ATS routes which will replace the current procedural daily track structure. This will make direct routes from well out into the Atlantic to mid Europe avaialble thus avoiding much of the busy and costly airspace of the UK.
Regards,
DFC