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9th July 2008, 08:19 AM

You're absolutely correct on the heights! Since most of my close calls
have come from IFR traffic, though, I tend to become more antsy at
multiples of 1000. Doesn't mean I let down my guard at other
altitudes...

-John

On Jul 7, 11:31 pm, Clark <c...@uswest.net> wrote:
> Keeping a sharp eye out around VOR's is good. Avoiding VOR's is probably
> better. Still a lot of traffic without GPS out there.
>
> Assuming you're in the USA: IFR traffic will be on the 1000's, VFR will be on
> the 500's. Within 3000 AGL all bets are off.

9th July 2008, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcarlyle Guest Posts: n/a Classified Rating: % ()	Transponder Praise You're absolutely correct on the heights! Since most of my close calls have come from IFR traffic, though, I tend to become more antsy at multiples of 1000. Doesn't mean I let down my guard at other altitudes... -John On Jul 7, 11:31 pm, Clark <c...@uswest.net> wrote: > Keeping a sharp eye out around VOR's is good. Avoiding VOR's is probably > better. Still a lot of traffic without GPS out there. > > Assuming you're in the USA: IFR traffic will be on the 1000's, VFR will be on > the 500's. Within 3000 AGL all bets are off.