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Bob Noel wrote: In article , Jonathan Goodish wrote: I also don't consider the radio to be a safety item. N12345 traffic 12 o'clock, opposite direction, same altitude While it's aviate, navigate, and THEN communicate, there are most definitely hazards mitigated by the radio. Not really. Radio position reports are often missing, or they are simply incorrect as pilots don't give accurate position reports. I NEVER rely on radio position reports for anything. Nothing provides the level safety of two (or more) eyeballs. At most, all radio position reports do is remind you to do what you should be doing anyway--looking for traffic. JKG |
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Jonathan Goodish wrote:
Not really. Radio position reports are often missing, or they are simply incorrect as pilots don't give accurate position reports. I NEVER rely on radio position reports for anything. I really like when you call someone who just gave a position report for more detail or clarification, and they never answer. G Just recently, I heard someone give MY exact position, including altitude! Three unanswered requests later, I finally visually picked them out on the opposite side of the airport. They meant 4 miles EAST, instead of 4 miles WEST. Boy, did I sit up and take notice when I heard their call. |
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