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To my Knowledge, Most Clearance are given by Data Link now right?
Still got a Clearance DEL but some or most Clearances are done by data link right? Same at EGKK as well?
Still got a Clearance DEL but some or most Clearances are done by data link right? Same at EGKK as well?
The Clearance Delivery is still a busy frequency at both Gatwick and Heathrow.
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There is no 'signing up' for the procedure. if the aircraft's equipped, then it's up to the crew. Even if they do make use of the DCL, they still have to call on the Delivery frequency when ready to start.
NW3, hopefully we'll get the functionality to send messages with a DCL soon.
NW3, hopefully we'll get the functionality to send messages with a DCL soon.
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Gonzo,
Any idea when that changed? As of a couple of years back NATS required both a copy of the operators procedures and also a 'live test' to be conducted prior to authorising an operators DCL usage.
I was in process of sorting for my company at that time, but it all got dumped internally when a company merger was announced....
There is no 'signing up' for the procedure.
I was in process of sorting for my company at that time, but it all got dumped internally when a company merger was announced....
