I knew somthing like this would happen soon, the circuit is so bl**dy dangerous, it is a joke.
When oh when will they get dedicated radar, instead of sponging off Brize Norton?
Oh but hang on, that will cost money won't it? I wonder whether Oxford management realise that accidents are much more expensive than prevention, oh sorry I forgot they are Beancounters!
OK radar may not have helped in this incident, but by not overloading a single runway with a visual tower may have.
I reckon if the CAA have a look at the REAL No. of take off and lands at Oxford, they'll be in for a big surprise!!!!!!!!!
Do all these major Airlines who send their cadets there actually realise that OATS has no radar or ILS, but does have 2 grass strips, just about 1 instrument runway and a little tower?!!
I'm sure someone has to die first, or the Airlines themselves get involved before any money will be spent.
OATS really have bitten off more than they chew, and it's time someone sorted it out!
From a worried Oxford Flier.
P.S. Well done to the crews involved, I'm sure you'll be having a few beers tonight!