on another side note launy tower has finally gone back to full coverage this week. Handy with all the fog about to.
How about we put in place a system that if an RPT jet flies into an aerodrome, in a non controlled environment we have someone there on the ground that can turn on/off the lights, do a weather observation and a runway inspection prior to the jet arriving.
For safety sake, lets give each aerodrome a "bubble' of say 5000' and 15-20nm, where everyone flying into that area have to announce to the guy on the ground so he can determine, traffic conflictions and pass the pertinent info to the pilots.
He can even make the odd phone call for the pilots if needed, have a copy of all relevant NOTAMS and en-route weather to assist.
He/she may also have access to the internet/AFTN and be able to input changes to the flight plans etc.
How does that sound?
show me the $$$ and where to sign.
Jetstar XXX, Launy ground, vis reducing 700m in fog, 6 lights visible 32L threshold & do you want coffee & biscuits on arrival?