UA 246

I posted this in another thread, but think this needs some new air.

It seems like this incident took place near teddy intersection at approx. 7000 msl? That’s just a really bad place to fly if you’re not talking to ATC, with or without a transponder. Teddy is major point on the JVL8 arrival into ORD and has a mandatory crossing altitude of....7000 msl!
The flight aware track is deceiving because the jet does a few turns over Janesville at 10000msl but that’s not where the conflict took place. It was SE of JVL at 7000msl when the jet had to climb to miss an aircraft..

As glider pilots we really need to know where the jet/turbo/prop traffic is and not go there unless you are in contact with ATC. Look up all the major airports you fly near on Airnav.com. Read about the runways, the STAR arrivals, also frequencies, and phone numbers are helpful. You can download PDF copies of STARS.
Then on your flights, if the lift takes you near a busy intersection at the altitude used, call ATC. If you’re well below the traffic, maybe just listen? However, know that if you have a transponder and don’t call, you are causing a lot of chatter on a busy frequency. They will all be trying to figure out what you’re doing.
If you have a moving map, even an iPhone will work, input the intersections and altitudes to help remind you. Or just do some planning and use maps.Google.com and type in the lat/long of the intersections.
A little planning is all it takes, maybe a phone call to ATC to help figure out the local "hot spots", could go along way plus its free.