Firstly...
This isn't a whinge or US is better than UK post but general enquiry..
I haven't flown much in the UK, as PIC nor in controlled airspace in the UK so this is based on what I ve seen and heard, in part on PPRUNE.
In my couple of hundred (rotary) hours in the US I have never had or heard of anyone being refused transit of controlled airspace or ATZ. Including places like LAX.
Yet here it seems common place. Is this due to regs, understaffing in ATC or less trust of PPLs by UK ATCOs?
But have noticed that more refusals seem to be to fixed wing traffic...
Perhaps us rotary types are better, more accomodating, more helpful and generally better pilots!!!!
