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Old 19th Nov 2017, 08:12
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Hot and Hi
 
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Radio Calls the obvious solution?

Originally Posted by ShyTorque
Hot&Hi,

It occurred in Class G airspace. That airspace doesn't work in the way you stated. There is no frequency allocated. The principle in UK is "See and avoid".
Wow! And I thought we had ICAO aiming at harmonization. So I guess in this case the first world can learn a lot from a third world best practice solution (radio calls). 10 pages of debate Mk1 vs TCAS, and a working low-tech solution is right there .

For the record, I am still going to install a FLARM or Monroy type of personal collision avoidance system (that picks up ADS-B, TPX S, and TPX C traffic) in my aircraft, as radio calls do not 100% guarantee separation in the pattern of small, unmanned GA airports, and - as others have reported - there is the odd pilot who is flying without sending regular position reports.

I think the more it is an audio warning of only the closest, immediate threats, and the less it requires to constantly check minute symbols on a tablet computer down on your knee, the better.
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