"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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If this is implemented, will it affect powered aircraft without
electrical systems too?

Almost certainly

How much does the gliders right-of-way over powered aircraft affect
this issue?

Not at all. Any glider pilots who depends on powered aircraft to see them
and to automatically get out of their way has a death wish.

Right-of-way rules have two uses:
1) Provides a framework of preplanned manuvers for aircraft to use to avoid
each other (but only if they both see each other, know the regulations, and are
inclined to follow them).

And now the big one: (2) It provides lawers and bureaucrats with a
methodology for assigning blame after an accident.

Is ATC going to take legal and financial responsibility for separation
if gliders are mandated to be so equipped and operated?

No more than they do now.

Is the big-sky-theory a myth?

It always has been a myth.

Vaughn