Originally Posted by
FullyFlapped
Niknak, I don't understand this. I've been placed under "radar control" numerous times when taking VFR transits through zones at all times of the day : I've also been handed substantial "re-routes" under these conditions.
Care to clarify your comments ?
FF
My experience also.
Originally Posted by
niknak
You obviously recognised you were approaching a situation beyond the limits of your flying qualifications and experience, which is to be applauded,
Insofar as my qualifications and experience don't include flying at night, in an aircraft with no lights, to land at a grass strip with unlit approach obstacles and runway. However, since probably nobody else's do either, I'd prefer to consider that I was approaching a situation that was outside of the (legal or safe) capabilities of my aircraft - different aeroplane and different destination, I'd have turned the lights on and carried on.
But it's still an interesting point about the landing fees - I was within rights to declare a Pan, and it would have saved me some money apparently. Would it have changed anything else?
G