Wizofoz, you know that I have always supported the advantage of anonymity on PPRuNe. It means that we get lots of information that we wouldn’t otherwise get. That is fantastic. However when it comes to having influence on decision making, I believe you have more influence when you give your name. I think I have the proof to show this.
No, I’m not suggesting that a device which gives a 100 foot separation be:
used as a routine separation tool
I just happen to believe that a traffic advisory on a TCAS improves safety, just as a traffic advisory from a Mode C transponder and radar through air traffic control also improves safety. I would include both in any safety study instead of excluding one.
Tobzalp, please relax. Surely you know that I will always support an Aussie working for himself – I like the free enterprise system.