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Originally Posted by seagull  Mikec. According to your profile, you're 23 years old, essentially just starting out.
I think you should listen to those with a LOT more experience than you have.
Tgrayson is absolutely right on this. Now, I will SOMETIMES add in the heading, as I will an assigned airspeed, but it is for the reason mentioned above, I DON'T like the assignment, and want to subtley prod ATC to modify the clearance. |
So, let me get this straight, you don't follow the AIM to the letter? It sure sounds like you do exactly what we are saying...to help you get where you're wanting to go.
I have a ton of respect for you, since you've been there, done that, and probably have a few tee-shirts
, but then you go and basically say you do what we are talking about??? AM I missing something?
As far as Tgrayson goes, I have a ton of respect for him also, as he has a wealth of knowledge on the regs and the proper way of doing things....having said that, there are times when I will do as I posted above and let the controllers know what's going on. Why not eliminate any ambiguity? Why would you exchange 3-4 transmissions to clarify both you and the controller know where you're going? Or, why would you not hint around about headings?
Just curious as to you throwing what is apparently a pet peeve of yours in a totally unrelated thread, and then not looking at how it can help you?! I never said to do it every time, or on every initial call-up, but gave you a few examples of how 2 words can help, even if 1/2 the time (btw, you took the 1/2 time out of context, as that was just one example I used), instead of jamming the frequency with numerous transmissions to figure out you and ATC are finally on the right page. Anyways, I'm flying during the day now, so you won't have to listen to my headings too much!!
Added: You will have to listen to me say Good Day and Good Morning or Afternoon, still though...and it's not in the AIM, heaven forbid...