Perhaps VJW you would be kind enough to place your answer to my question here so that others could see your view.
I am fully aware of the rules of the air thank you. Of course if all pilots followed the rules then a collision risk should not in theory arise. But some pilots don't and even if a collision is due to them not being in the right place or not following the right rules it still does not let the other aircraft off the hook.
the manuals DO NOT say;
' operate aircraft in a manner that can establish that the intended flight path is clear of other traffic, BUT ONLY WHEN VMC OR FLYING VFR ',
do they ? And just using procedural rules in non radar areas does not in my opinion allow you to fulfill the requirement in the manual to ' operate aircraft in a manner that can establish that the intended flight path is clear of other traffic '.
To claim, VJW, that I am not fit to be a captain ( when I am and have had a long and very safe career ) is such an over the top reaction to a simple question that one might conclude that you don't want this information in the public domain for some reason. But I will now let others judge.