Originally Posted by
franklin_m
The AMA has been operating for 75 years just fine no need for any changes...Besides ATC only guarantees Separation between aircraft that are on an IFR Flight plane have a clearance and are actually in IMC conditions. ATC don't provide a commercial any gauerentee [sic] of separation from anything when the Commercial or anything else for that matter, When in VFR Conditions. Unless U are in actual IMC it still see and be seen.
You're incorrect about separation. Even in VMC conditions, IFR provides traffic separation from other IFR aircraft AND participating VFR aircraft. FAA recommends VFR
ON A Work Load Available Bassis aircraft operate at even/odd altitudes +500 as a risk mitigation measure to help provide additional separation from IFR traffic (which operates at even/odd altitudes).[/QUOTE]
All +500 feet altitudes start at the at the first altitude according to the direction of flight ABOVE 3000' AGL ...
So it's not even a factor.
Did U ever try to Call ORD approach being VFR ,,, U always get call number Squawk xxxx maintain VFR and stay well clear of the (TCA) Class B airspace .... Then when on an IFR clearance and filed with in 35NM of ORD U will get rerouted to JVL RFD EON Flight planned route. Only an extra 75 miles added to your 3 hour flight plan now U are Illegal on reserves. Or U can accept a Clearance over Lake Michigan Single Engine IFR in the winter time. C-182's don't have a lot of anti / deicing equipment.
Just saying it's been fine for 75 years and if all people are required to fly on the reservation it's not necessary to change anything.