Originally Posted by
Flying_higher
<snip> [W]hilst Lead Balloon seems to not be a fan of ADS-B, I think you’ll find those are views of yesteryear and actually, in 2023, this is the standard globally, reduces cost for all of us (instead of MSSR), and provides benefits such as additional situational awareness through ADS-B (IN). It’s a thumbs up from me!
I'm a 'fan' of ADS-B and have ADS-B IN in my aircraft, just as I'm a 'fan' of GPS and have a TSO'd GPS in my aircraft.
What I'm not a 'fan' of is the current 'marketing' of ADS-B IN as if it's a 'plug and play' system that can be relied on by VFR pilots to provide accurate position and altitude information about, and alerts of conflicts with, all other traffic. That is, in my view, a dangerously misleading message to send.
And it's being used as a distraction from Airservices' and CASA's shortcomings.