"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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True, but ATC isn't likely to suffer the ultimate price should there be a
mid-air collision. I'm announcing intentions and keeping the rogue
aircraft in sight. If ATC has a problem with that, we can sort it out
later.


A midair with the rogue departure? That seems unlikely. You're behind and
above the aircraft taking off. For a collision to occur it would have to
climb significantly faster than your aircraft. If it can it do that it is
probably significantly faster as well and will stay in front of you. The
safest thing to do is comply with the instruction and overfly the runway.