Its a nice theory to never be IMC without a radar service, but it happens all the time when operating out of airfields outside of CAS with no radar. The one best hope for anyone in the LAM-BPK-BKY-BNN area, Luton, now provides no radar service outside of CAS (or shouldn't, I'm glad to say a couple of controllers still do when not busy..).
If ws only went VFR until a radar service is provided not much would fly !!
The only time it would be provided is if we as operators are prepared to pay for it - the new commercialised NATS will have no interest unless £££ are supplied by someone....
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