In UK, radar returns are recorded. It is possible for a recording to be brought in evidence.
Presumably these new rules for IFR affect operations to and from off-airport sites, which would be an issue to some of us involved with the onshore helicopter industry. The requirement to submit a flight plan for any IFR / night flight would effectively limit or even curtail them when there is no practical way for pilots to submit a flight plan from a field location. Many helicopter operators do not man an ops cell.
It seems to me that the authorities now wish to be made aware of all flights for the purpose of imposing charges. They are now finally going to tax the use of the air in the open FIR as if they own it.
Last edited by ShyTorque; 16th March 2010 at 06:05.