VMC climb/descend

[atc_ring]

...according to your book, is it possible to give a VMC climb/descent below the radar separation minima when both a/c are under radar contact?

[U R NumberOne]

Definite no to that in the UK. The first line of the rule states, "...when radar is not available...".

[Spotter]

VMC Climb/Descent can only be done when there is no radar available.

[daft fader]

seen it done but not for years, by persons no longer in the job. Definitely one for the spur wearing fraternity

[atc_ring]

...point made!
it helped clarify a certain ambiguity leftover from our "procedural" days in Athens ACC..
thank you all v. much for replying... http://smilecwm.tripod.com/net2/burnout.gif

[Portly]

TCAS Climb - what rubbish. We do know what VMC criteria are, it's just we can't open the window and stick a ruddy great tape measure out to check.

It boils down to knowing the rules, and knowing that you are or are not happy with it.