Was just looking through the RVSM requirements for South Africa, and noting how few general aviation operators were compliant (no faith in ATNS?). It got we wondering, so I picked up the CARS and CATS, and unless I am missing an update, the law still prescribes the old altitudes.
Now taking into account that the CARS and CATS are regulations contained in laws, how do we suddenly on the 25th start breaking the law?
What happens if two airliners go bang in the transition period (or after) followed by a rain of aliminium?
I am willing to bet that the underwriters will cry foul to save themselves a hundred million or so, and accuse the crew of operating illegally.
Any thoughts, am I wrong here?
Something also just occurred to me - can ATNS legally clear you to an altitude which does not exist in the regulations - I know thaty can do it for safety,but as a matter of course?
Some guys are saying, well there is an AIC, - an AIC will not help you when you stand infront of the magistraat - it is an information document only.
