Forgive me for my ignorance, but are all these added safety programs really all that effective, or is it just a nice fitrep bullet for someone. I know they argue cost reduction in the long run, but it seems to take money that could be used to upgrade safety systems in the aircraft. The reason I ask is because there have been a ton of near midairs and a ton of comm problems all reported through the various "safety programs" and we still have broke dick radios and no tcas. Even the T-34 has albeit primative a collision avoidance system that has saved my ass on one occasion at the initial for Barrin
Also, although not salty or seasoned when it comes to safety the differing perspective through a studs eyes can at times be beneficial.