Thoughts on reducing risk of mid-airs.

[Fuji Abound]

• Use good visual scanning techniques. Most people aren’t even close to having a good scan,
• Always obtain a traffic service if on offer,
• Fly as high as you can,
• Avoid obvious choke points, flying over beacons, skirting around zones,
• Buy a PCAS unit,
• Avoid operating just below the cloud base,
• Listen out for gliders and check the map for any en route segment to establish where they might be,
• When following distinct line features keep them on the correct side. A surprising number of pilots actually do,
• Be incredibly aware in the circuit that traffic may not be where you expect,
• Use your landing light other than just for landing,
• Listen out for other traffic, build a mental image of where the traffic is and consider adjusting your own level to ensure vertical separation.