radio blackspot
Unless things have improved there was a large low level radio black spot to the south of the Cairo FIR, which was always a problem when on shortish sectors from the south towards Cairo. No Transponder code issued so 2000 a good option.
I think there is a certain need for clarification, especially in respect of the Brazilian incident, and this type of airspace problem, for the NON radio procedures for airways routes to be discussed.
This is also especially valid in the RF, when a flight plan that has been filed and acepted, actually does not relate to the the airways structure. No assume that the normal "non radio procedure" is to follow the filed plan, is certainly possible, the route filed, takes you down the wrong way of a one way airway....
Comments please guys...
Windy