Walrus 7, thanks for your view regarding Flightwatch. One of the main reasons I am attempting to get Airservices to consult and do a proper cost benefit study is that we will then see just how many people use it, and what value it is.
On this thread you will see that there are many pilots who use Flightwatch and need it for safety.
More to the point, air traffic controllers have now had Flightwatch responsibilities thrust on them, but sometimes when they are very busy they may not be able to cope. Also, the air traffic controllers have not been consulted in relation to this.
I would at least like to see a paper which puts the pros and cons to the industry – especially the controllers and professional pilots.
Possibly there is a case to upgrade Flightwatch so it is more effective. From my experience, I have found that when I use Flightwatch it has always been very effective in giving weather and other information when I cannot obtain it from an AERIS site.
Thanks again for your view.
Last edited by Dick Smith; 13th Nov 2007 at 01:47.