Originally Posted by
Bell_ringer
Not sure what relevance old vs new wires have in a see and avoid environment.
Wirestrikes are a common risk, even known wires.
Stats show that most involved with Wirestrikes are not inexperienced, it can happen to anyone.
In the military service I'm familiar with, you are required to do propper planning for any low level flight, to include CHUM'ing (Chart Update Manual) the route on your map, checking NOTAMS and going through the Obstruction Database.
https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw5/ht18...ardization.pdf
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flig...nav/obst_data/
Sure wirestrikes are a common risk, but you can reduce the risk significantly by propper planning even if flying in see and avoid environment. Remember, its the one you dont see that kills you...