Radar707, I'm curious about your comment that:
In a known controlled airspace environment (Classes A-D), then the see and avoid principle does not apply
As a mainly-VFR pilot, my understanding is that, in Class D airspace, VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic. Therefore, I will be looking out for other traffic, both VFR and IFR, and I will expect that traffic to be looking out for me. This is notwithstanding the fact that you know I'm there. (Likewise, in Class C, VFR pilots are not separated from each other, although your comments are obviously directed at IFR pilots so that's not directly relevant to this thread.)
Besides which, should the pilot not be looking outside to see and avoid in visual conditions in any type of airspace, even when you are providing separation for us?
Thanks,
FFF
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