yep.. sounds like an FAA finding.. pilots were ultimately responsible to
provide visual lookout... but the FAA tower controllers failures and
managements manning decision are secondary factors.


Were it the other way around, it would have to go hand in hand with a severe
reduction in VFR freedoms. If the contrllers are responsible for preventing
midairs on a clear day, then the controllers will be CONTROLLING your airplane.

Jose

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