Originally Posted by
43Inches
This is worth a read regarding issues in the USA and mid air collisions, particularly Alaska where the number of landing areas within a specified area makes the Ballina/Lismore/Casino area look desolate.
Here is Safety Alert 58;
https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety...nts/SA-058.pdf
From that safety alert, my bolding -
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ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers alike – these are the hallmarks of ADS-B NextGen surveillance.- Real-time ADS-B is now the preferred method of surveillance for air traffic control in the NAS
- General aviation is safer with ADS-B traffic, weather, and flight-information services
- Safety and efficiency improve with advanced ADS-B applications
ADS-B improves safety and efficiency in the air and on runways, reduces costs, and lessens harmful effects on the environment."