Got toasted by Mel today after another IFR A/c elected to do a VFR climb in E and then tried to self separate from me on the control frequency.
My reply, was 'how are we supposed to arrange separation if we are only single comm, change to another frequency ?' No answer was forthcoming. I guess that Tricky thinks that we should look outside and see each other - I know - switch on the Nav lights - that'll really improve the contrast of the AC against the background haze.
This is typical of another tosser thinking that the USA way is best - sure - ask anyone in Iraq, Vietnam, Somalia, Europe, Australia...
Having lots of experience actually flying in this area, rather than in an office, I still say that whoever decided that this idea was safe was braindead.
It sh1ts me to tears to dwell on what they'll think of for their next smart move.
Good on ya guys !
<gets off soapbox>
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