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The Approach units at TC are definitely encouraged to "over control" VFR transits. The airlines do not want or like any form of TCAS alert when on approach, thus to save paperwork and time explaining your actions, VFR crosses are routed well clear of inbound or outbound aircraft.
Loads of traffic information is passed, tower controllers informed and encouraged to work the aircraft, some may refuse as they are too busy. At times the whole process is just so much hassle, crossings are refused.
Unfortunately these are the facts! Let the discussions commence.
Loads of traffic information is passed, tower controllers informed and encouraged to work the aircraft, some may refuse as they are too busy. At times the whole process is just so much hassle, crossings are refused.
Unfortunately these are the facts! Let the discussions commence.
"Routeing clear..." is one thing but I was querying the authority to impose a level restriction when the airspace classification does not mandate it and there is further class D airspace above the level restriction. Another consideration is that specifically in the case of a single-engine aircraft, it limits the time and options in the event of an engine failure.
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Try flying in Northern Ireland and getting a transit through Aldergrove airspace at 2000 feet VFR, usual response is "negative, remain outside controlled airspace, basic service only". If the radio traffic levels are very quiet (usually) and you ask for a delay time or a reason, a typical response is "inbound Easyjet 50 miles to run 3000 feet above you, you wouldn't be separated if I let you through the zone!"
Simple solution, turn transponder off and fly right round the line on the map.
Simple solution, turn transponder off and fly right round the line on the map.
Oh dear......http://www.nats.aero/news/caa-backs-belfast-airspace-reclassification/
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2 sheds, class D is still controlled airspace for VFR flights, we can control VFR flights just as much as in class C if we want to.
I think you're mixing class D and class E up a bit
I think you're mixing class D and class E up a bit
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Originally Posted by jmmoric
2 sheds, class D is still controlled airspace for VFR flights, we can control VFR flights just as much as in class C if we want to.
2 sheds, class D is still controlled airspace for VFR flights, we can control VFR flights just as much as in class C if we want to.
I think you're mixing class D and class E up a bit
I think you're mixing class D and class E up a bit
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With you there, HD. Same applies to me. I had a year in Class G , & in a little bit of another unit's Class D after retiring from Class A. It was a real "eye opener". In my opinion Radar Controllers in Class G are real heroes !
I spent 34 years providing radar services in class G, many of them with high performance military aircraft. Now I'm a FISO, the airfield where I occasionally work is in class D!
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Originally Posted by chevvron
I spent 34 years providing radar services in class G, many of them with high performance military aircraft. Now I'm a FISO, the airfield where I occasionally work is in class D!
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Anne1 is clear on the subject:
Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and IFR flights are
separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic
information in respect of other VFR flights.
Class D. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and all flights are provided with air traffic control service, IFR flights are
separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of VFR flights, VFR flights receive traffic
information in respect of all other flights.
Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and IFR flights are
separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic
information in respect of other VFR flights.
Class D. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and all flights are provided with air traffic control service, IFR flights are
separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of VFR flights, VFR flights receive traffic
information in respect of all other flights.
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Not mixing anything up, jmm - don't quite see your point as I was not referring to any specific location. I would suggest that your approach of "we can control VFR flights just as much (in Class D...)" is precisely my point - that that classification should not be a mandate for arbitrary level restriction just for ATC convenience beyond, perhaps, initially after departure if there is a holding pattern overhead the aerodrome.
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Glad I spent most of my career in Class A where I knew who was running the show!
(By the way, I know who's running it in D as well, I do!)
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Originally Posted by HEATHROW DIRECTOR View Post
Glad I spent most of my career in Class A where I knew who was running the show!
With you there, HD. Same applies to me. I had a year in Class G , & in a little bit of another unit's Class D after retiring from Class A. It was a real "eye opener". In my opinion Radar Controllers in Class G are real heroes !
Originally Posted by HEATHROW DIRECTOR View Post
Glad I spent most of my career in Class A where I knew who was running the show!
With you there, HD. Same applies to me. I had a year in Class G , & in a little bit of another unit's Class D after retiring from Class A. It was a real "eye opener". In my opinion Radar Controllers in Class G are real heroes !
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Oh dear......CAA backs Belfast airspace reclassification - NATS