By
CPL Damian Shovell
STAGE
2B of the National Airspace (NAS) Reform will be implemented on
November 27. 2B is the next step in a plan to make the Australian
NAS system reflect the US NAS regulations, providing for easier
commercial and Defence interoperability.
Wing Commander Jack Foley, NAS Project Officer, said although
some ADF aviators had voiced concerns about the NAS changes, the
advantages for Defence would become apparent during joint exercises
and operations with the US.
“This is the biggest change in Australian airspace that we’ve
had in decades, and inevitably not all people are happy with all
the changes,” he said. “Consultation is ongoing and feedback is
being actively sought to address any concerns.
During the implementation of the NAS process, Defence opinions
and interests are being voiced and represented by CAF, who is
a member of the governing board, the Aviation Reform Group, which
is actively overseeing the NAS introduction.”
Comprehensive training packages are being produced and printed
and will soon be disseminated to all aircrew throughout the ADF.
Future stages will also be supported by comprehensive educational
material.
More details are available at www.raaf.gov.au/organisation/info_on/units/nas/index.htm
or http://intranet.defence.gov.au/raafweb/sites/NASYS/
