Questions, Birdstrikes and Mode S
Two quick questions from a current trainee.
Is reporting a bird strike mandatory?? Even if it causes no damage, I know it didn't used to be but hear this may have changed??
And also, can someone explain about how squawks will be allocated when everybody eventually has Mode S. I understand the principle to be that every airframe will have a unique identifer. Will this replace getting assigned a squawk? Will ATCO's be able to issue more squawks so we'll see squawks with 8's and 9's. Any info appreciated, thanks.