Mode S - again!
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Mode S - again!
For the many who will be affected, you are strongly advised to look at the CAA's document dated 1st February 2008 titled
"Consultation - Proposal for an incremental expansion of the use of SSR Mode S transponders in the UK" on
www.caa.co.uk
The floggings will continue until morale improves
"Consultation - Proposal for an incremental expansion of the use of SSR Mode S transponders in the UK" on
www.caa.co.uk
The floggings will continue until morale improves
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Can't really see this makes much difference, does it ? (Unless I've "speed-read" my way past the important bits). Whatever they introduce will have a 3-year transition period taking it up to 2012, which is the end of the current transition agreement anyway ?
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At first glance it's better than the CAA's original "fit mode S to every flying object everywhere" proposal.
If you want to fly in controlled airspace I guess there's a fair argument for transponders so them down there can see you.
But the sections on "Transponder Mandatory Zones" and their possible application anywhere, and at short notice sounds a bit like "we'll squeeze you into smaller and smaller bits of open airspace until you surrender and fit a transponder" to me.
And the new cost estimates for installing and operating Mode S look a lot more realistic - but would double the value of many microlights and gliders!
If you want to fly in controlled airspace I guess there's a fair argument for transponders so them down there can see you.
But the sections on "Transponder Mandatory Zones" and their possible application anywhere, and at short notice sounds a bit like "we'll squeeze you into smaller and smaller bits of open airspace until you surrender and fit a transponder" to me.
And the new cost estimates for installing and operating Mode S look a lot more realistic - but would double the value of many microlights and gliders!
