• WarmSoda@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      It’s not actually true, so don’t worry.

      Edit. If you’re going to reply with an “actually” comment, don’t. Just go back to Reddit.

      • meco03211@lemmy.world
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        It is actually true though. Just the FAA’s definition of “near collision” is much much looser than what a lay person would think.

      • TWeaK@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        I mean it is true, it’s just “near collisions” has a broad definition in terms of air safety. Things that are very low risk or potential problems that were simply resolved before they grew are still recorded.

        • WarmSoda@lemm.ee
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          1 year ago

          No. The top comments already explain why the article is wrong.

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          1 year ago

          He is just worried that HIS “actually” wouldn’t stand out as nicely if someone added second one…

    • ocassionallyaduck@lemmy.world
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      The article is clickbait. The margins of range for “near miss” is enormous to ensure such things don’t happen. A “near miss” is usually still miles and miles apart, and only registers because two flights may be at the same altitude to avoid weather.