16 May 2005
All pilots are being urged by the Civil Aviation Authority to give their views on the future provision of air traffic services in uncontrolled UK airspace.
Phase 1 of a CAA review of Air Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace was completed in November 2004. It confirmed there was no common level of understanding between pilots and air traffic controllers regarding their individual responsibilities and the differences between the air
traffic services available. The review concluded that a revised ATSOCAS scheme, based primarily on pilots’ needs, should be developed.
Phase 2 of the ATSOCAS Review was launched this week with the release of a consultation paper for aircrew. It features a questionnaire aimed at establishing a pilot’s perspective on the future requirements and potential development of ATSOCAS. The consultation paper is aimed at all commercial, general aviation and military aircrew. A future phase will address the air navigation service provider’s perspective.
The Phase 1 Review can be seen at this address.
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