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Old 8th Feb 2007, 01:18
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Scurvy.D.Dog
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Would you like to be a passenger or a crew member in the aircraft which is not fitted with TCAS and is involved in a midair collision that could possibly have been prevented by the TCAS?
... of course not! .. equally the question could be asked :-
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Would you like to be a passenger or a crew member in the aircraft which is fitted with TCAS and is involved in a midair collision that is the result of a GA ALT encoder that is 300ft out or not selected ON?, or
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Would you like to be a passenger or a crew member in the aircraft which is not fitted with TCAS and is involved in a midair collision that could possibly have been prevented by the provision of VFR ATC traffic separation or DTI (not provided in E and G airspace)??, or
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Would you like to be a passenger or a crew member in the aircraft which is not fitted with ADS-B and is involved in a midair collision that could possibly have been prevented by ADS-B subsidised fitment to all aircraft capable of powering the equipment?
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... related to the thrust of your query, perhaps you might also clarify your position on the more important related issues i.e.
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Do you support ATS Separation/segregation/Traffic services to RPT?
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Do you support subsidised fitment of digital ADS-B (including integral digital encoders)?
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.. perhaps you might send out a media statement to that effect, and explain how your current 'safety activism' is consistent with your previously related airspace mantra's
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