I read the full
ACP on the way home last night... I can see why they have opted for inclusion in an extended Dublin CTR rathern than separate airspace (Class E or whatever) of their own due to the coordination that will be required to cater for interaction with Dublin and Casement IFP's.
I don't see this as just another airspace land-grab (see recent and mooted airspace expansions over here including Luton and Coentry nearby to us for example!). As long as VFR is still adequately catered for, I think in this case you guys are very fortunate as you will get the added benefit os some new instrument approaches!
But presumably it is difficult to get an IR in Ireland (same JAA PPL/IR bind as us I guess, but without the IMC-rating option?) so maybe many PPLs won't be able to take full advantage of the new facilities... shame given your "famous" weather!
Andy
