NTSB to probe Fedex/Southwest close encounter at Austin

[ATC Watcher]

Originally Posted by dbenj

The point is not FR24. The point is there are inexpensive, readily available means to use ADS-B data to improve controller SA in low visibility conditions. But rather than use these tools, the lives of hundreds of people are put at risk while the FAA awaits a solution costing tens of millions of dollars.Is it a perfect solution? No. Is it better than being blind? Absolutely.

Sorry for getting back to this earlier , was away a few days learning how the future of our industry will look like in 2050. But a quick answer to your statement /question :
FR24 on an Ipad will never be used by ATC for the obious reason that it is not certified and cannot be certified. It is extremely easy for the owner on an antena to filter or modify the results , and you can see the possibilities to cause harm if used by the wrong hands. It also , as far as I understood it, "fills up " blanks when there is no data. Keep FR24 for what it is , a very interesting hobby app .

Is it better than being blind?

No, not in ATC ,we're not in the guessing and asuming business.