I have just had a long chat with John Banks at the CAA regarding international flights and Mode S. Formal responses have been received from France and The Netherlands
and verbal comments from others.
France
No planes to insist on Mode S for international flights. Flights VFR in CAS (BCD) will require mode C minimum (as now). This situation may change, but not before 2009.
The Netherlands
No planes to insist on Mode S for international flights. You will be restricted 1200ft except in designated transponder-free zones.
The Swiss
Have delayed implementation beyond 2008, but no firm data as to when or what.
Belgium
Yet to consult so could not confirm.
I have asked John if we could produce a guide to “Touring Europe and Mode S” – as the CAA is our representatives in Europe, and he is considering this.
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