Originally Posted by Capn Bloggs
And the benefit of Class E in that situation would be what?
Let’s see:
Present situation class G
IFR:
IFR aircraft provided with traffic information on other IFR aircraft.
VFR:
No radio required if <5000’
No transponder required
If we upgrade to class E
IFR:
IFR aircraft
separated from other IFR aircraft
IFR aircraft provided with traffic information service on VFR flights as far as practical
VFR:
Continuous 2 way communications required.
Transponder required.
In summary, upgrading from class G to E means you are now separated from other IFR, given a traffic information service on VFR, and VFR are required to carry a radio and transponder.
Why wouldn’t you support upgrading class G to E (note – not downgrading class C/D to E)? Areas like Ballina could certainly do with an upgrade to at least E with the current traffic levels.