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Old 25th Nov 2009, 14:36
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there is a drive to report infringements, even in the open FIR.


And do you really, really think that reporting infringements is "willy waggling"?

That's a sad indictment of an approach to safety. Talk to any APP controller about the problems that infringements give them and you may understand the problem. In fact, EVERY pilot should at some time or other see what happens at their local LARS provider. They love having people come and see what goes on so we can understand their problems, plus it all helps for better understanding and therefore better safety levels.

I heard one guy today being warned off the LHR zone. His answer? "We're right on the line according to my GPS".

It was 45 kt winds at 2000'. Why fly that close to the line in conditions like that, let alone in calmer conditions? The arrogance and stupidity defy belief. Give yourself a margin of safety to allow for errors - in your flying, in the GPS equipment, in the data base, in navigation - just give yourself a margin for error.
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