I do like a healthy debate. Saw Again Slowly has my position spot on.
Airliners going off guard then missing a frequecy change IS IS IS a serious flight safety hazard and the reason so many aren't on Guard in Northern Europe is the high level of GA Training Fix and its evil twin Practice Pan in the UK FIR. Its way above my pay grade to sort the problem but I hope someone will look into it soon.
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