Spodman
My point about the radar is that the need to resolve a separation problem cannot be that great to require the "VFR" procedures. Surely a pilot can wait a short time for radar separation to be ensured, without forcing the issue by wanting to use "VFR..."
As a non-radar procedure, it'll probably work OK, when you know the aircraft won't get within cooee of each other.
But won't you get a little edgy when you know the tracks will be in close proximity? Duty of care and all that?
The whole concept escapes me really. Is it meant to be used as a means for more efficient airspace management, or for some vague notion that a pilot is free to exert his (and on behalf of his paying pax) right to free flight???
I have a feeling the flying community think that utilising "VFR..." procedures will incur lower charges. We don't seem to be getting much info on that point.
CG