Jose wrote:

The deconfilction task rests on two pilots, the high performance one
(who should be so trained) and the low performance one (who was, in the
example, the one hit). To expect a typical 172 pilot to be able to
deconflict at F16 speeds is ludicrous, but that is what is being asked
when an F16 at full bore is the conflicting traffic.

The problem is that the 172-pilot's motivation doesn't match the
threat. Why is that, you ask? Because of inadequate information
about the threat, primarily.

It comes down to training and the emphasis placed on the problem by
the FAA (very minimal, in both instances).

The fact that by choosing to fly a 172 the pilot severely limits his
ability to visually clear the airspace is fodder for another thread.


Jack