The Latest Military Airspace Grab: 700 Square Miles!

On 17 Feb 2005 14:25:15 -0800, "John Galban"
wrote in .com::


Larry Dighera wrote:

3.) they seldom have radar coverage of the MOA, since it isn't their
responsibility.

This military controller apparently had me on radar.

Desert MOA is more the exception than the rule when it comes to MOA
coverage.

Isn't that unfortunate.

With the USAF requesting expansion of the subject MOA for low-level
supersonic operations, perhaps they should include VFR advisory
service as part of the package. The Air Force claims, that safety is
their first priority, but they have the audacity to suggest that VFR
aircraft transiting their MOA should avail themselves of see-and-avoid
during supersonic flight is conducted within it.

It's unfortunate the public meetings regarding the proposed MOA
changes has past.

Most MOAs I'm familiar with do not have a dedicated frequency for advisories.

Perhaps that could be remedied too.