If the levy was only £50 it wouldn't be the end of the world, but [list=a][*]the principle is wrong because in my view the provision of LARs in class G is not there solely because WE puddle-jumpers need it; it is there as has been pointed out for the benefit of descending MIL and IFR. i.e. in areas where there is not a concentration of such (like in AIAA's) then we don't need it or ask for it. I've always thought of it as a reciprocal arrangement: we ask MIL nicely to enter MATZ and MIL kindly provide us an additional service, which enhances the safety of their own traffic.
[*]I'll bet it doesn't stop at £50![/list=a]
While here though, I'd also like to say how much I appreciate the LARs service - especially from the likes of Brize & Farnborough folks who always provide an excellent service. When they are too busy they say so, which is fine. I think the funding problem is a serious one, so some solution must be found. However, adding further to the already outrageous fuel levy does not seem sensible or fair either.
Last edited by Aussie Andy; 7th Jun 2002 at 07:01.