Just as an aside
When departing North Weald IFR to the west towards BPK the departure clearance is always remain OCA (outside controlled airspace) however this puts aircraft below the MSA (below 1500 qnh) so doesn't seem safe or sensible. Why not issue a clearance to enter controlled airspace to BPK at a specific time, alt and with specific squawk ?
Another GOTCHA is that the approved flight plan clearance is often to waypoints that if taken literally would mean a route direct through luton, london city, Heathrow or stanstead e.g. direct biggin - however there is also the condition to remain OCA until approved in so why issue the remain clear of controlled airspace if the routing on the approved plan is direct through ?? The flight plan should be taken literally but often cannot due "remain OCA"
Just trying to "tidy" things up a bit - As we get more light jets operating in and out of EGSX I think NATS will need to get a bit smarter with how they handle them (and I think they do a great job but the procedures are inneficient at present and could EASILY lead to safety issues).
Thoughts ?