Fearless Tower
Touchdown! Greaser!
Curious what the actual requirement is for controllers to advise aircraft under IFR of traffic.
I have been noticing an increasing trend among controllers in the Southwest to not advise me of nearby traffic while I am flying IFR in the system. Sometimes, I'll hear the controller advise the jets of me, but never mention the jet traffic to me.
The other day I had an MV-22 pass relatively close by (opposite direction) near Thermal and I asked the approach controller if he was tracking him - he responded that he was 1000 feet above me and talking to another controller in a tone that suggested that I was silly for being concerned.
What gives? Is this just another effort to encourage GA not to use the system?
Granted, 1000' separation is still a healthy safety margin, but still, would have been nice to have a heads up.
I have been noticing an increasing trend among controllers in the Southwest to not advise me of nearby traffic while I am flying IFR in the system. Sometimes, I'll hear the controller advise the jets of me, but never mention the jet traffic to me.
The other day I had an MV-22 pass relatively close by (opposite direction) near Thermal and I asked the approach controller if he was tracking him - he responded that he was 1000 feet above me and talking to another controller in a tone that suggested that I was silly for being concerned.
What gives? Is this just another effort to encourage GA not to use the system?
Granted, 1000' separation is still a healthy safety margin, but still, would have been nice to have a heads up.