Cub wrote:If that explanation makes you happy then great. Just so long as we are all working towards the same goal.
I totally agree, I think this is great news that the CAA will provide WX info over 978UAT, this is clearly a positive move and is to be commended
It appears that the transmission protocol will be 978/UAT based, in which case to implement this on PilotAware systems can be achieved with additional development.
We are however disappointed that the CAA has, once again, excluded sharing information with us during this trial, but sadly this is unsurprising. Perhaps there will be a change of heart from the CAA, in sharing information in the future for the benefit of ALL airspace users, including PilotAware and FLARM
I was initially encouraged by the announcement which included the following statement
All will be undertaken in close cooperation with the GA community and equipment manufacturers to make sure that we can implement the findings as quickly as possible
However to quote Neville Chamberlain, in the case of PilotAware:-
'I regret to inform you, that no such undertaking has been received...'
In which case, once information is in the public domain (rather than privately held between the CAA and their preferred partners) we would endeavour to add this functionality for the benefit of all GA.
Until that time, whilst this policy persists, then we can only await further disclosure from the CAA into the public domain.
In summary, great step forward, disappointed not to be invited to the table
PilotAware Team