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CAP 774 quote:
"Pilots should not expect any form of traffic information from a controller/FISO, as there is no such obligation placed on the controller/FISO under a Basic Service outside an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ), and the pilot remains responsible for collision avoidance at all times. However, on initial contact the controller/FISO may provide traffic information in general terms to assist with the pilot’s situational awareness. This will not normally be updated by the controller/FISO unless the situation has changed markedly, or the pilot requests an update. A controller with access to surveillance derived information shall avoid the routine provision of traffic information on specific aircraft, and a pilot who considers that he requires such a regular flow of specific traffic information shall request a Traffic Service. However, if a controller/ FISO considers that a definite risk of collision exists, a warning may be issued to the pilot."
I guess that warning could include radar derived information or other knowledge of conflicting traffic, which is why I will continue to call such traffic. The wording in CAP774 does not oblige the controller, though, and places the onus to see and avoid firmly in the cockpit.
Last edited by Bennyclub; 4th March 2009 at 06:42.