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Old 4th Mar 2009, 18:01
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Collision avoidance - Fast jets vs light aircraft

Hi all,

Firstly, let me state - I'm not a fast jet jockey, so I hope the mods will bear with me!

As a light aeroplane pilot, I wondered how you fast jet guys, roaring around at low level avoid clutter such as ourselves?
I'm realistic enough to accept that aircraft such as Tucano probably don't possess TCAS or the military equivalent (is there such a thing?), but I wondered - can you Tornado/Typhoon jockeys see us before we see you? There have been odd incidents in the past, and since I'm about to do some photography on Friday, It just got me wondering....

I'm sure you could shoot us down, but can you avoid us if we are in the way?

P.S. I hope that doesn't sound like I'm having a go - I'm not - I'm just curious (and I wish I had the chance to fly what you guys are driving!!!!)

Thanks in advance!

(I know, TSR22 isn't correct - it was the nearest I could get...

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