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skua
27th Feb 2008, 12:00
Today is the last day of “consultation” (in so far our Government does this) on views about a third runway for Heathrow. In my opinion giving a third runway to BAA ranks about as sensible as handing a nuclear arsenal to Iran.

But from our viewpoint if a third runway were granted I can see the request from NATS pouring in before opening time to extend the TMA – making GA movements in the South East even more problematic.

If you want to throw in your three bob’s worth, go to

http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/heathrowconsultation/responseform/


Skua

Pudnucker
28th Feb 2008, 18:58
I'm no expert but the bloke i saw at a safety evening (who got a thorough grilling on extending controlled airspace) mentioned that they are looking at reducing the sze of the TMA - probably worth treating that with scepticism as it was from the CAA :ugh: