"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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Newps wrote:
"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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Did the tower controller have some responsibility for separation?


Yes.

OK, your credentials certainly trump mine when it comes to tower
responsibilities. Please enlighten me. I was thinking the tower was only
responsible for separation on the concrete, not in the pattern.



You can't launch a plane right at another plane and not say anything. The
FAA buys that airplane everytime.