Originally Posted by
ignorantAndroid
If the helicopter hadn't called "traffic in sight," they would've been instructed to hold until the CRJ was clear. In general, a VFR aircraft saying "traffic in sight" is effectively exempt from such procedures.
Probably at Hains Point.
Originally Posted by
Easy Street
==snip the rest of your detailed reply==
Why do I think the IFR ACS might be relevant?
Thank you for your reply. I will offer the view that you are overthinking this.