Does that mean that a VFR flight that has filed a VFR flight plan through class D has more chance of getting a class D clearance than a flight which has not filed a plan ?
It matters not..!
All VFR flights get through the zone (LCY/LHR for me) on an opportunity basis and subject traffic/workload. Simple as that.
Bookie..!
The MATS pt 1 talks about the priorities of flights and that they should in no way hinder IFR flights. Too busy to give a page ref but it is there!
In my MATS Pt 2, there is a list of priorities. Starting with IFR AIRWAYS inbound, then outbound, the IFR's IN from the FIR and then OUT to the FIR. I won't bore you with the full list but it goes in that manner. Then - at the bottom - are VFR flights.
Could the answer be as simple as having a single VFR frequency and controller at peak periods?
We haven't even got enough staff to man all the positions ona daily basis at my unit. The SVFR position was unavailable due to staff shortage every day of last week at LHR. Who is going to pay for these staff?
Please don't say the airlines........!
