Originally Posted by
KG86
In my humble opinion, Air Traffic Control is not a military task, and could/should be privatised, just as SAR was.
Fighter Control and Ops Spt are, and I am not surprised that they are emerging as the lead elements.
While I am on my high horse, if the ATC (sub-) branch is to go, could they please take QFE with them! Let's join the rest of the world on QNH!
I'd say that any essential element of military operations should be carried out by the military. They can then up-sticks and move at short notice without having to consider civilian rules.
Re QFE, again, I'd like to hear FJ, esp single seat, opinion on that.