Time on position reporting
What is the relevance of the "time" in position reporting? If the aircraft is at the reported position at the time of the report, what additional value does the time provide?
Position reports shall contain the following elements of information:
a) Aircraft identification
b) Position
c) Time
d) Level
e) Next position and ETA
Correct example with time:
BIGJET 347 Wicken 47 FL 280 Marlow 57
Incorrect example without time:
BIGJET 347 Wicken FL 280 Marlow 57