OK;
As an ATC tool we are in agreement that it is the next logical thing to replace existing radar.
The answer to who pays is also as logical. (who pays for today's radar?).
Can we leave the MAC, SAR, and agoraphobiac arguments in the GAFA lie dormant. For aside from placating some who should just really stay in bed, those are simply, and possibly side benefits that do not feature to any great degree in any of these costs that are starting to emerge overseas.
My question to the "beancounters" and "researchers" is simply do we genuinely need it, on a cost benefit proven study, in class G airspace at Oodnadatta, Goodooga, or Terabaginhalf?
BTW you have converted me to glass. I just purchased a garmin AERA for my new aeroplane. I also have a Microair radio an ASI, ALT, compass, engine clocks and a functioning non digital timepiece. I'm saving up for a transponder. (in case anyone is concerned at this obvious danger to VFR flight in class G, donations will be greatfully accepted).
