To add to the argument however, the scenario I described in G a few posts back would have been far better for all concerned if it was E, so is there a case for more E to lower levels in the busier regional areas? At least then we would all have been positively told where to go
Is it safe because there was no prang?
If the ablity to be in a controlled environment is there, why not have it?
If the ATC is in the Tower providing a service, why not have it?
ps.
I'm still waiting (so is everyone else) Dick.................its great to see you ask for professional ATCs to coment and then slam their credibility