Alex,
No I don't think so he appeared keen for me to do a practice and was very
chatty when I told him his suggested diversion no longer existed and I told
him of our field which he didn't know about. He was asking exact location
runway length etc etc. Furthermore I asked if he wanted to accept a practice
before going ahead. I actually did this as about a year ago when I did one
for real they didn't receive me at all and my messages were passed to LATCC
by a Virgin trans Atlantic, hence one of my reasons for the practice today
in the same area.
He told me he couldn't get a DF fix and therefore needed me to use a
transponder.
Regards
Kevin
-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Kaarsberg
Subject: Re:
Kevin,
A DF fix is done with a VHF direction finder, the transponder gives them
the secondary radar fix and your composite sleek thing gives probably
little or no indication on the primary radar.
The two first should give a good picture quickly if the controller has
the time. Perhaps he is trying to discourage such practice on his duty?
Alex, kit 529.
Kevin Taylor wrote:
>Folks,
>
>Today while flying (here in the UK) I did a practice Pan on 121.5. I was
>surprised that even though I was at 3000ft LATCC couldn't get a DF fix on
me
>and it took about 3 minutes with a dedicated transponder code in order for
>them to locate my position. Is this because I have a composite aircraft??
>
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