I've been flying in UK airspace since 1973. The UK is far worse off now for LARS provision than it used to be when the scheme first came into being, due to "negative expansion" of the military. The Midlands is a case in point - since the demise of Cottesmore, there is a big gap in the middle of a chunk of busy Class G airspace.
I'm glad to be provided with a TCAS equipped aircraft! (but before the "trumpetting know-it-alls" begin, I'm fully aware it doesn't negate the need and responsibility to look out...).
