Supported VATSIM UK aerodromes

[Kirk Christie]

11 hours ago, Harry Sugden said:

But if you're departing IFR from EGKA and intend on joining controlled airspace,

I realise this is for the UK, however I do have a question in regards to this statement, purely to understand the ATS services provided here.

Does an IFR aircraft that does not enter controlled airspace not receive a service from ATC?

In other parts of the world, an IFR in G must always be in contact with ATC, and receive a traffic information service from the controller, is that not the case here?

[Simon Kelsey]

1 hour ago, Kirk Christie said:

I realise this is for the UK, however I do have a question in regards to this statement, purely to understand the ATS services provided here.

Does an IFR aircraft that does not enter controlled airspace not receive a service from ATC?

In other parts of the world, an IFR in G must always be in contact with ATC, and receive a traffic information service from the controller, is that not the case here?

In a word, no.

No clearance or contact with ATC is required to fly IFR in Class G airspace in the UK.

Edited July 18, 2020 at 04:44 AM by Simon Kelsey

[Mike Sweeney]

US airspace class G similar to UK = No IFR clearance and no ATC communication requirements for uncontrolled airspace.
... in practical terms, most US airspace abv 700' or 1200' AGL is controlled (class E or better).

 

Edited July 18, 2020 at 11:05 PM by Mike Sweeney

[Harry Sugden]

There is the difference I guess; there are vast areas of UK airspace that are OCAS below FL195.

Chart ENR6-7 shows the extent of controlled airspace (this link will most likely expire by next month, but it should work for now at least).