I am sure that all pilots out there ( whether commercial or GA) would, if presented with a simple to use, low cost (say £250 fitted), low power (ie nicad rechargeable) unit that would be able to be shown,without doubt, to enhance the safety of us all; then we would all purchase and install the same. So then surely, this should be given as a task to the CAA to commission the design and manufacture of such a unit providing a clear case as to how it will enhance the safety of aviation as a whole, on the clear understanding that we would all purchase and install the kit.
If this was so tasked to the CAA then I can safely say that we would hear no more of mode 'S' or any other similar unit until at least 20 years hence ( by which time there probably wont be a CAA anyway)!
