By the way, I belive that the BENLUX and Germany demand mode S for all flights, VFR too.
AC-DC,
Is this currently, or from March 08? I tried to look up the Belgian AIP on the Eurocontrol website, but it made no reference to transponders of any time in the mandatory equipment section. Obviously it wouldn't be there yet if it only applies from March 08.
Maybe I'll have to rule out that Oostende trip for a little while yet
dp