Originally Posted by
Khaosai
Sorry to hear of this tragic event.
I spent 10 weeks flying in this area back in 99 and if my memory serves correct it is an area which requires IFBP. Things however may have changed since then.
Condolences to those involved.
Khaosai, that area had a lot of improvement since 1999. At mid 2002 I belive, the Porto Velho center, Manaus center and Belem center were merged into Amazonico (amazonic) center. At this time, Amazonico center has full radar survillance and VHF service (no HF anymore), in order to prevent drugs from getting in Brazil via air, from unknown traffic, witch was pretty normal a few years ago!! In fact, there is a policy of shotting down airplanes that are unknown...(after intercepting, etc...).The most recent news here in Brazil reports that the Legacy had switched off the transponder in order to go up....(I dont buy this one....). Very sad moment for Brazilian aviation!