Guys guys guys
These two systems are very different and we realise that they will never be the same. But that doesnt stop productive debate and consultation. Maybe Martha and John will be snowed under with questions and asked why they have come. But I disagree with sheepdog that they are here to support change the system.
Ive flown in both systems and honestly they differ heaps. With good reason.
In the US in CTR ATC only gives separation to IFR with IFR, VFR have to fend for themselves. Of course when IFR cancel and go VFR they have to fend for themselves ( ie. respeed schedule in with the other VFR traffic)
US has a system based on supreme Radar coverage, Australia has not. When there is a RADAR departure for YAGGA YAGGA in Northern W.A. Thats when I belive both systems will be comparable. But when that happens
. Your guess as good as mine.
I agree with Druglord that the US system is very efficient, and can dispatch Aircraft with tremendous speed and ontime slotting.
Australia aint too bad, ever watched Sydney on a Friday arvo or Melbourne for that matter.
sheepguts