I think he is talking about the system.

It is probably fair to assume that if an IFR aircraft in the clouds
collides with a VFR aircraft, there has been a breakdown in the system
somewhere, most likely by the VFR aircraft not playing by the rules.


On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:40:49 -0600, "Bill Denton"
wrote:


"Peter R." wrote in message
...
Bill Denton ) wrote:

And I don't know if this is a trick question, but if you are at 6000 (no
+500) wouldn't you be on an IFR flight plan, talking to ATC, and
receiving
traffic advisories?

In the US and outside of class B airspace, it is the pilot, not ATC, who
is ultimately responsible for IFR/VFR traffic separation. A VFR traffic
advisory to an IFR aircraft is a courtesy offered by ATC; it is not a
guarantee.

--
Peter

You might want to rethink your reply.

A pilot in clouds or other IMC cannot provide separation to any traffic he
cannot see.