The current topics on the AVweb site may point to where we're going with NAS.
Have a look at
http://www.avweb.com/articles/mingle/
particularly the anecdote in the purple window and
http://www.avweb.com/articles/ifrpopup/
Is this
worlds best practise??
One of the biggest impacts of NAS is the introduction of more E airspace. From what I have read on the NAS site, even they only have a vague idea of where new E airspace is to be established. It would surprise me greatly if the NAS committee has any statistical data to support their E airspace program.
Are you going to be charged for every instrument approach you make when you transition from E to G airspace?
Other sections of NAS are downright dangerous and totally unnecessary, particularly - Model NAS-Stage 3-Characteristic 7.
VFR climb procedures will confuse all
users.
NAS is bad karma. It is rolling along without informed comment from those on the front line - both pilots and controllers.
The FAQ responses on the NAS are feeble and clerical.
The obsession that the US system is better must be challenged. By just reading the Avweb articles, it's obvious the US system is different, but not necessarily better or safer.
Since the "sticky" forum has gone, I think the subject has gone cold. NAS will not affect me greatly, but I know a crock when I see one. Thus far, characteristics 1 and 28 have been underwhelming - a bit of a softener for things to come.
Is any of this worth the dubious benefit of "free flight" for a few selected VFR's - something that is already enjoyed by most.
Seasons greetings from CG.