OffSet
There are areas where Off Set is recommended / mandatory.
This surely is one region where. in climb and descent when there is conflicting traffic, offset R should be used.
Having flown this route many times I can say that ATC RT isn't ideal. There are zones of weak signal reception around TOD position inbound on this airway. Both Pilots and ATC have to repeat transmissions.
Also, with +30 yrs experience worldwide, I recommend treating any part of the world where ATC is non-radar equipped as non controlled airspace. Listen out and get a mental picture of traffic out bound and inbound.
Write down call signs, FL/Alt and ETAs etc.
Last edited by Capt Groper; 21st Jul 2017 at 14:29.
Reason: Update