you can spin this as much as you want, but it is undeniable that stealth mode reduces your ability to avoid mid air collision. You simply can't argue this point.

Nice try. The Donald Trump approach: "I'm right, now shut up."

The fact is that pilots who are smarter and better informed than I am are arguing this point. And at least in Europe, they're exploring an even better solution.

The new world of ADS-B out will be different, I agree. And I agree with 9B and others that we ought to have a strategy, recognizing that things won't go according to plan. But in the meantime, I doubt anyone is going to install ADS-B out in a Standard Class glider and show up at the 2016 Nationals (readers, don't do this just to prove me wrong!). So after that contest, we'll have a lot more facts and experience. I was going to say "and fewer speculative opinions" but that's probably wishful thinking.

Chip Bearden
ASW 24 "JB"
U.S.A.