The problem is it's Class G airspace where 'see and be seen' is the separation standard. hence the CAA have decreed that it's a 250Kt maximum area, though this obviously doesn't apply to the military or aircraft with an exemption.
ATC are not allowed to lift it even if they wanted to.
Anyone know how many speeding points you need to tot up before you lose your ATPL ??
And is it a fixed penalty fine ?
PS My vested interest is as a GA flyer in the area. I'd rather not end up as a speck on the windshield of a 737 who was going too fast to employ the 'see and avoid' princples !!
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10 West
UK ATC'er
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[This message has been edited by 10W (edited 12 March 2001).]