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Old 21st Feb 2020, 04:28
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Dick Smith
 
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I agree with the quote from andrewr:
"The real issue is we have IFR without ATC separation, and that means collisions will occur."
Most importantly, there is no “standard” for separation of IFR aircraft in Class G airspace. Presumably the “standard” of separation is set by the least experienced pilot.

The Stage 4 AMATS changes of June 1993 here would have brought Class E airspace down to 1,200 feet at Mangalore. In this case, the Seminole might have had to wait on the ground for 3 or 4 minutes for a clearance, but the flight could have been undertaken safely.

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