On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:46:38 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:

On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:13:06 GMT, Ed Rasimus
wrote in
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Reread what Dudley said. "A pilot who flies without being constantly
aware that he/she is the main aspect of the mid-air avoidance equation
is misguided."

That won't change one bit with a futuristic automated system.

Right. That's why equipping GA aircraft with TCAS-equivalent systems
makes sense; it puts the tools to avoid 99% of MACS in the hands of
the GA pilot, not ATC nor the military.

You are still missing the point. It is "wetware" not "hardware" this
is the critical component. TCAS is a nice gadget, but it isn't a
panacea. Looking out the window and recognizing, whether you are GA,
commercial or military, that there is always the possibility of mishap
is the essential element.

You can't have a mechanical, fool-proof solution.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
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