On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:06:32 GMT, Ed Rasimus
wrote in
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You might note that military aircraft are already squawking Modes 1,
2, 3, 4 and C.

For some reason, I hadn't appreciate the fact that military aircraft
were squawking Mode C until I read that.

An experienced fighter pilot once uttered these words of wisdom:

For instance, a pilot who has no fear of a mid-air is an idiot.
A pilot who flies without being constantly aware that he/she is
the main aspect of the mid-air avoidance equation is misguided.
--Dudley Henriques

Given the fact that the ATC trainee failed to broadcast the traffic
alert to the Cessna pilot in Florida, it would seem that it may be the
GA aircraft that needs to be equipped with TCAS. That might be the
easiest and most effective solution to the issue of MTR deconfliction.
Have I overlooked anything (beside the cost)?

When Lockheed-Martin and Boeing finally automate US ATC at some future
date, the whole subject will be rendered moot, as the computer will
'see' a fast-mover on a low-level MTR, and instantly route conflicting
aircraft away without the military informing FSS of MTR activity or
anything. We can dream ...