Hi guys,
TonyR:
this has made me more than a little concerned about the value of FIS or RIS
... I'm not arguing with that point... Perhaps there are too many criss-crossing arguments too keep track of (for me!)... What I am in favour of is a self-serve blind-calling frequency in the crowded London lanes: costs nothing and enhances safety. I also happen to be in favour of the mode-C veil system, as used in the US.
andrewc: I have flown under the Schiphol TMA too and been asked by ATC to "squawk standby" (not mode-A) especially when passing under the approach path.. but the big difference there is that you must be in communication with the APP guys (even if just FIS) so they know about you. This avoids generating TCAS alerts when the approaching a/c are only say 500' above you as you scoot over e.g. the PAM VOR.
SSD: I somehow knew I risked winding you up
Not intended that way..!
So, anyway, does anyone object to the idea of dedicated A/A freq's for the n/s London lanes? If so I would be interested to understand that argument.
Cheers!
Andy
