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Old 23rd Jan 2010, 11:28
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nugpot
 
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The problem is with untrained heli pilots. They don't seem to realise that flying towards another a/c will irritate the TCAS.

On numerous occasions, I have had the frantic palmtree pilots fly directly towards my a/c because they will obviously pass behind, but the TCAS doesn't like it and shows a TA symbol.

Luckily the TA audio and RA's are inhibited, but the TA symbol does catch your eye and I would go around if I did not have the chopper visual, because I don't trust the chopper students to stay clear.
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