RA(T) Essex
There was a TR(A) today (5th May) Notamed from 1230- 1325Z centered on Brentwood (Essex). As I understand it Practice Interceptions with Grob Tutors and Helos.
Waypoints were given as Lat and Longs. No map attached. No names(other than Brentwood) On reading the Notam one would expect it to be in the vacinity of Brentwood but...
When plotted it was actually 500 yes 500 square miles based on waypoints from West of Southend, to Near Stapleford, North Weald, Chelmsford, Maldon and back to West of Southend. Who of us seeing the name "Brentwood" would have actually plotted all of this? Yes we should should have. Lots didnt and got caught out...
Why on earth did the Notam only mention Brentwood, when in fact it was so large an area?
Now if you (CAA) cant publish a map with the Notams how do you expect the avereage pilot to easily recognise such a vast area??
Why didnt it at least give the extemities of the area in known language? i.e from 10 miles West of Southend/Damyns Hall/2 miles East of North Weald/Dundow/Maldon... or something similar?
CAA ...You will have to do better than this for the Olympics...
Pilots ..there is another one tomorrow, Sunday 6 May different shape.. you better PLOT IT!