On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:52:11 +0200, Stefan
wrote in :

Bob Noel schrieb:

I know the advantages from an ATC POV, but what is the advantage for
the aircraft owner?

To be allowed to fly in controlled airspace at all? In Europe, Mode S
will be mandated, because ATC claims Mode C reaches its limits. This
means in the forseeable futu No Mode S, no fly in controlled airspace.


Would that Mode S requirement be a result of the implement ion of
outsource ATC?