You need to send your views to the CAA by 31 May. Constructive views are always best so where you challenge the consultation, offer reasons and an alternative whenever possible. It really is important that you respond but please also ask all your aviation contacts if they will respond as well. Please direct them to the LAA website as they do not need to be a member. Remember that “this is part of a phased introduction of proposals” and the CAA’s “overall aspiration is to maximise the carriage of Mode S in UK airspace”. So your freedom to fly sensibly and safely is at stake here.
Please use but do not copy the LAA response. The CAA wants your views so tell them what this means to you. Here is a skeleton reply form in MS word format for you to compose your response which should be sent to modesconsultation@caa.co.uk Once you have done this, please take a look at the consultation on extending north London Controlled Airspace.
Links:
What the LAA Thinks of the Consultation
Why Mode S Transponders and Not A or A/C
Transition and Exemption Arrangements
What Next
Deadline 31st May 2008