Introduction
8. CAP 1887 details the proposed criteria to be used to inform whether to accept the Airspace Change Masterplan, which is being created by the Airspace Change Organising Group (ACOG), an impartial team in NERL. Do you have any general comments you would like to share on the proposed criteria for assessing and accepting the Airspace Change Masterplan?
Overview
weighting criteria should prioritise safety over noise/air quality and fuel efficiency.
9. Are the proposed criteria detailed in CAP 1887 the right criteria to enable acceptance?
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Minor modifications needed
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10. Chapter 3 of CAP 1887 details the policy considerations that are relevant to the Airspace Change Masterplan. Are there examples of where further policy may be required to guide trade-off decisions?
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Policy
GA is being squeezed into less and less airspace which is only going to reduce safety margins with an increased risk of mid air collision
Lower levels of airspace in the UK were established in a pre PBN era. The review should as policy utilise full capability of modern GPS equipped aircraft to release lower levels to GA where practicable.
When and how frequently are the decisions made reviewed? The changes made to the Solent airspace now seem redundant with the demise of Flybe and with no other major operators at Southampton.
Lower levels of airspace in the UK were established in a pre PBN era. The review should as policy utilise full capability of modern GPS equipped aircraft to release lower levels to GA where practicable.
When and how frequently are the decisions made reviewed? The changes made to the Solent airspace now seem redundant with the demise of Flybe and with no other major operators at Southampton.
11. Chapter 4 of CAP 1887 details the engagement expectations for the Airspace Change Organising Group (ACOG) to undertake. Do you have any comments on the engagement we are asking ACOG to undertake?
Engagement
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