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Old 26th Nov 2013, 12:31
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anotherthing
 
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London has a high concentration of busy airports with very complex traffic. GA would add to that complexity.

Or do you propose that Heathrow, Gatwick et al reduce their slots by a given amount, say 50% or 75%, to allow GA to fly around?

YOU sound like the type of pilot who thinks they should be allowed to fly anywhere they wish... to paraphrase you GA was around long before airlines. Does that mean that time should stand still so that you can do what you want, whenever you want?

I would like to ride a horse around the M25 but it isn't going to happen

You add nothing to the debate and nothing to the relationship between GA and Commercial Aviation.

Go away and actually read up on the roles and responsibilities of the CAA and ANSPs before you start pointing your finger in the wrong direction.

As for the integrity of Nimmer - he happens to be an extremely proficient controller who does his utmost to accommodate all flights in the airspace he is controlling.

Hi remit, first and foremost is safety. You are calling that into question. He operates the airspace as governed by the regulating authority.

If you want lots of money and hate GA air traffic, go somewhere else to control the airlines - like the Atlantic Ocean. Leave London alone or pro-actively work to integrate all its air traffic.
May I suggest if you want lots of airspace and hate commercial traffic, go somewhere else to fly - like the Atlantic Ocean. Preferably in a light single.
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