UK SAR 2013 privatisation: the new thread
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Initially the ARCC(K) will continue to task the assets as they have the infrastructure and expertise so to do. Eventually the aspiration is for this function to move down to the south of England and be assimilated into/assumed by the MCA. The plan is on hold at present as there is no money left.
Allegedly.
Allegedly.
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According to figures released by the Ministry of Defence under a freedom of information request, around 20 RAF pilots and 30 rear crew have been allowed to move across to Bristow under a process referred to as managed transition. Approximately five Royal Navy pilots and 10 rear crew are also covered by the same process.
There appears to be a substantial body of PVR and other ex-mil in the recent intakes. Add to that the traditional obfuscation of FOI outputs which means that the most likely numbers for Managed Transition are 70 to 80. Roughly 70% MT are probably RAF, so it appears that quality and quantity have gone some way to overcoming decades-old prejudices at HMS Bristow.
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But with the closure of Manston in May this year and the subsequent sale of the site for redevelopment, Bristow has been searching for a suitable alternative. It says “it will execute a contingency plan” to ensure SAR coverage in the region and will make an announcement “ in due course”.
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So after years of Lee on Solent and Portland wrestling over the same bit of English Channel, we're now going to have Lee on Solent and Lydd wrestling over the same bit of English Channel. Meanwhile, if Humberside go u/s virtually the entire North Sea is without a SAR aircraft. Whose f^#king idea was this?
Maybe they used Ryanair's criteria where 'in the vicinity of' allowed great artistic interpretation
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Apologies for the foray into this thread, but it seems the most appropriate place to ask.
Does anyone know how the new SAR fleet will operate in to airfields such as Caernarfon which have no instrument approach?
I've heard mention that GPS let downs will be used - however CAA rules dictate that this has to be overseen by ATC or AFISO (Caernarfon is Air/Ground), and in any case, in the case of Caernarfon there are two pretty big wind turbines on the airfield.
Anyone know ?
Does anyone know how the new SAR fleet will operate in to airfields such as Caernarfon which have no instrument approach?
I've heard mention that GPS let downs will be used - however CAA rules dictate that this has to be overseen by ATC or AFISO (Caernarfon is Air/Ground), and in any case, in the case of Caernarfon there are two pretty big wind turbines on the airfield.
Anyone know ?
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Over to you radar
Does anyone know how the new SAR fleet will operate in to airfields such as Caernarfon which have no instrument approach?
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Looking at Caernarfon's location, a prevailing westerly wind will create difficulties for an aircraft that only has a 120 degree radar and is trying to let down to the coast in poor visibility. The S92 can really bite when transitioning down with a sizeable crosswind component.
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If they are coming back as a NON SAR asset then standard GA CAA rules exist.
Thus:
Outcas ClassG: all they have to do is call the ATS and get permission to enter thir ATZ. If no radio manned then simply avoid colliding with any other traffic. For ClassG <3000' this means fly at a speed to avoid crashing with the ground and or other a/c.
IF the wx is particularly pants then divert to Valley with a full ILS.
If they are coming back as a NON SAR asset then standard GA CAA rules exist.
Thus:
Outcas ClassG: all they have to do is call the ATS and get permission to enter thir ATZ. If no radio manned then simply avoid colliding with any other traffic. For ClassG <3000' this means fly at a speed to avoid crashing with the ground and or other a/c.
IF the wx is particularly pants then divert to Valley with a full ILS.