Scott writes:

I disagree in principle. "Pacing" would imply everyone maintaining a
fixed distance between them and going at the same speed. That doesn't
happen often in "real" aviation.

I know, but if it did, it could create additional problems.

Rigidly controlling separation is fine as long as the controls work. If they
slip, however, the likelihood of accidents is vastly increased over a system
that isn't predicated on such rigid control.

Determine the exact position of each aircraft? Nope, I don't have a
transponder and unless ATC is using primary radar, they don't even know
I exist at that VOR.

Yup. But that may change in the future. Start saving now, so that you can
install $100,000 worth of new avionics in your aircraft to tell Big Brother
about your every move.

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