SM4 Pirate,
Good post. At least you have radar to use. Imagine what it's going to be like with no radar coverage. Let's face it, if you can't give an IFR clearance to an aircraft because of conflicting traffic being so close, then these "VFR" procedures will hardly be appropriate either.
Bit like the idiot who thought up the glossy brouchure for VFR Climb: "Clearance Not Available due to crossing Dash 8 12 o'clock at 7 miles!" IFR smasher: "Righto Oh, request VFR Descent so I can go straight thru his level and I promise to keep my eyeballs out!". Now that IS a great scenario to use as a piece of education material...NOT! If I was the Dash 8 pilot, I'd say "no you're bloody-well NOT going to descend thru my level until WE can both SEE each other, thank you! I don't care whether you're Winstun or not!".
Sad times for all.
Last edited by Captain Custard; 21st Aug 2003 at 21:34.