This may not be appropriate or pertinent at this time, but is it possible that a lack of FIS or other AsA services could be a contributing factor in the loss of a Cessna 303 with 4 POB this weekend somewhere (we think) near Orbost?
I note that no flight plan was filed, nor SARTIME specified. I'm unclear as to whether here was any communication with the aircraft.
The aircraft still hasn't been found and grave fears are held.
I wonder what the search will cost? I wonder if the old flight services regime might have reduced search costs?
Last edited by Sunfish; 19th Nov 2007 at 04:13.