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4535jacks wrote:In the UK vfr traffic can request a more controlled service called a deconfliction service which is like a traffic service but also the controller provides flight instructions to maintain deconfliction - under affect you are under full control.

Is there equivalent of this service in the US?

Not for VFR, I'm afraid. This is only possible for aircraft operating IFR.

4535jacks wrote:In the UK vfr traffic can request a more controlled service called a deconfliction service which is like a traffic service but also the controller provides flight instructions to maintain deconfliction - under affect you are under full control.

Is there equivalent of this service in the US?

Yes, this is provided to all aircraft in Class B airspace, Class C airspace, and aircraft participating in the Class C outer area. More information is available in AIM 3-2-3 and 3-2-4.

Gary,

All traffic is separated in Class B airspace. VFR is separated from IFR and SVFR in Class C airspace. There is no formal separation provided in Class D/E/G airspace, however, as a practical matter, controllers will frequently suggest headings/altitudes to keep you clear of impending doom if they see it. They're not required to do so, but that's how it generally pans out. In particularly busy airspace, they will assign headings and altitudes ("maintain at or above 7500") to avoid IFR traffic flows ahead of your current position. They do this to avoid a profile which will cut through a busy arrival or departure corridor.

I'd suggest you look at the V1, V2 and V3 ratings when you can. That will expose you to more airspace and introduce you to flight following. That should remove some of the mystery.

Welcome to the network!

^ As always, leave it to the professionals. I wasn't even thinking about the airspace rules.

Harold, there is no formal separation of vfr fron vfr in class C