Originally Posted by
NorthSouth
That's probably of more significance in terms of the "Very few...scheduled aircraft that fly to Dundee" rather than what kit they carry (or don't). Is this whole thing driven by Flybe's withdrawal from Dundee and HIAL's desire to get more commercial operators into Dundee?
I believe this is part of a nationwide test of the technology. It could also be a nice little earner for the contractor eventually.
The question of Dundee's area of responsibility is a good one. They have a 2nm ATZ but have three instrument approaches out as far as 15 miles and offer a procedural service only. It's only one example of the fuzzy nature of the regulations. However this test, if it works, will allow the Dundee controllers to see most of the traffic and "suggest"
to their procedural traffic where to look.
The glider traffic is generally well behaved and stay well clear of the ATZ's in the area and will usually call if they are anywhere near.