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The UK CAA addressed this potential disaster scenario by requiring ATC to specify the holding point designator if a line-up is given at an intersection other than for a full-length departure. However, to be effective, it has to be guaranteed that a pilot will query the instruction if he is given a line-up from such a position without the holding point being specified. I do not recall any publicity (AIC etc) emphasising this procedure to pilots.
I must admit this is something I have thought since the intermediate rule came along. It seems illogical to do it to only half of the holding points. Surely then it will only stop half of the incursions?? Whats to stop the guy at the intermediate lining up if he
doesnt hear the holding point?
-This doesnt mean Im in favour of then new 'via A1' rule though...
