The guy has an Airprox with an aircraft he is required by law to self separate with (as is the chopper pilot), misses standard CTAF calls, and doesn't know why ATC hasn't passed traffic on the VFR he's almost hit (hint: "3.15.1 In Class G airspace, a traffic information service is provided to IFR flights about other conflicting IFR and observed VFR flights. MLJ flights are considered to be IFR for traffic purposes regardless of flight planned category. Services provided may be based on ATS surveillance system data where coverage exists.") and still can't see how extended surveillance will enhance safety for pilots at all operating levels. It's like immunising children, just about everyone needs to do it or it's a waste of time. You share airspace with users who aren't required to fit the equipment...low level airspace that is intended to be the domain of VFR, given most IFR equipped a/c can climb above A100. Thats your choice. Safety to the majority of IFR a/c will increase. In 10 years every a/c will be fitted and in 20 no one will remember the vocal minority. Save your dollars and fly VFR for the next few years and then take up bowls.
p.s Before you get stuck in, tell me what the Coroner would have concluded..
Last edited by Hempy; 5th Feb 2014 at 04:37.