Took a 45 min local flight out of Cov on Sat ( was due to go last Sun just before the tragic event).I have to say my lookout was keener than ever (sure my head rotated a full 360) and although Cov was giving it's usual excellent FIS I still never got visual with traffic mentioned
.The most worrying aspect for me was the amount of 'heights unknown' I was getting about traffic.
I took matters into my own hands and gave regular position/height reports more for the benefit of other pilots than ATC.
Guess if this sad incident has provoked people into thinking harder about their flying ( me included) then their loss has not been totally in vain.
MM