Hi JM,
Have been a very small cog in that very big well run machine you speak of for about six months, the ADS-B is fantastic, especially when tied in with TCAS, MFD, TSO GPS etc etc.
With the new ADS stations on and coming on over the next couple of weeks, it is a fantastic support tool (save ATCO's work, less position reporting, lets be honest ASA is not going to cough up for equivalent RADAR coverage).
Unfortunately, as per usual, many operators that can afford these safety tools have not been proactive in their acceptance.
Like GPWS, I guess CASA will soon enough see the Safety benefits, as its all about Safety, and mandate these new tools for commercial operators, I look forward to this day.
Last edited by Lefthanded_Rock_Thrower; 5th Oct 2008 at 07:39.