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Old 19th Feb 2010, 12:50
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Capn Bloggs
 
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Wiz,

Out of interest, what does your manual state as SOP for a T/A?

Everyone I have read says "Attempt to aquire tartget visually and maneouve as required".
You obviously don't fly Boeing 737s because the FCTM says:

Maneuvers based solely on a TA may result in reduced separation and are not recommended.


As for your scenario, have a read of event 4 in this document:

http://www.arinc.com/downloads/tcas/...our%20JULY.pdf

That could well happen to you when the other pilots spot you and do a similar dodgem manoeuvre.

As for correctly giving way to another aircraft at 900kts closure and with only a few seconds to visually acquire the other aircraft, "your ego's writing cheques your body can't cash".
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