Lew Hartswick wrote:
Yea and the friendly ATC man is insuring the seperation to the nearest
other airplane. The pilot dosent even need to look out the window. :-)


Untrue.

US ATC only insures separation for aircraft in instrument meterological
conditions or above 18,000 (and maybe not even then, I'm not sure).


With some digging I could specify the FAR where this is stated, if you
like.

--
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR