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Old 24th Aug 2010, 21:59
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Oldpilot55
 
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I stand to be corrected by ATCOs but is it not partly true to say that the large number of CAS infringements is a result of improved radar and increased use of transponders by light aircraft. Gliders are less likely to show up on radar due to a universal non-use of transponders. As I bimble about I often hear controllers advising of traffic that could be gliders or microlights. I do understand the argument that gliders rarely have enough power or room for transponders.
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