johnm wrote:I can't see why that would be a problem.
Playing the devil’s advocate, there is the hypothetical scenario where two aircrafts want to land first and just don’t want to give way to each other, then the FISO will not be of much help if they go on a fight
In places where AirToAir talking is allowed between IFR/VFR or IFR/IFR (US, France, NZ) this “air to air fight” is not an issue, you call on SafetyCom/AutoInfo/CTAF/Unicom while on approach to non-towered airports and fit with everybody already in circuit or approach, there are some priority rules but it’s mostly good manners between gentlemen, just like VFR in non-ATZ airfields
I understand in UK aircrafts don’t talk to each other (or are not supposed to), I never understood why? with exception of SafetyCom in some places…
The only thing where I agree with our regulator is that busy IFR training and exams flights needs ATC or AFIS as minimum (AG is probably not enough), slots, PPR and more oversight, for the rest I don’t see the issue with turning up on frequency and asking for one? or just inform that you are flying the IAP?
In weather, I am happy to give priority to anyone who wants to go first, as long as they can report wind, visibility, ceiling and runway stats, as bonus if they wish me good luck for my turn after they have landed