Originally Posted by Chilli Monster
And a RAS is.......................................?
Not something that can be
demanded only requested and flying within 30nm of a LARS unit does not in any way guarantee availability even when IFR and IMC.
Thus the services available depend almost on the time since last blue moon and not on any recognised system that one can use to plan.
However, getting back to Class D, you have not commented on my statement that;
Traffic avoidance is not the same as separation. Do you agree?
If so then you will see that if an IFR flight requests traffic avoidance against a VFR there is no requirement to provide standard IFR-IFR separation.
If you think that avoidance and separation are the same can you please pass on the laid down separation standards for weather avoidance
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I have been in and out of EGHI plenty of times and can say that when it gets busy (airways inbounds not split off), the main reason is that there are lots of VFR flights calling for FIS who are not going anywhere near the airspace and who unfortunately are not immediately told "FIS available from London on 124.75".
Don't call us we will call you or the never ending standby is poor practice. It makes what is normally an excellent service appear poor.
Regards,
DFC