Originally Posted by
AlanM
Don't call us unless you want to enter CAS. Simple.
How absolutely, horrifically arrogant. Here are two recent circumstances, both from my own experience:
1) Flying
very close (within 1/4nm) to the edge of a certain CTR while remaining OCAS, by reference to the AIP and a 1:50k OS map -- should I not bother calling to say "Oh, hi ...
(c/s) remaining clear of CAS to the south" or similar to set the controller's mind at rest...?
(entering CAS not required; didn't ask to enter the zone -- theoretically to make the controller's life easier...)
2) Taking a formation through a narrow corridor of airspace under the London TMA, wanted to get the London QNH amongst other things, operating into a small airfield under said unit's Class D...
Maybe next time I'll keep quiet and you can worry about that 7000 squawk that's skirting close to the base/sides of your CAS while your pen hovers unerringly over the infringement form...
