Scrotalus - 200 miles is nothing with 2 radar displays, the distance is irrelevant. What is relevant is an ac that is basically refusing to accept a valid ATC clearance. And, No, I don't think I know you or you me, so I don't think you can comment on the validity of ops at ScACC. I on the other hand have worked ADC/ APC and ACC, and reckon I have a pretty well grounded understanding of all aspects of out benighted profession
that includes ops@AA
MYT did not know if I was single-manned or double-manned, it is only my frankness that gave you that info. If we had been double manned and at max capacity he would still have taken the path of maximum arrogance - so I reject your argument.
The point is, he refused to accept an ATC clearance, he has appeared to have then told porkies about the Wx (I spoke to following outbounds who said it was fine and good VMC above FL100 ie. no CBs about - and what else do folk Wx avoid?) and he pestered. He is lucky that he was not told to remain outside CAS. He put unnecessary pressure on in a cheap manner.
In fact he is lucky not be dealing with a 1261 for arrogance/deceit and you can tell him that. Personally I intend to visit AA (again) on a social, and would be delighted to meet said professional pilot. You can tell him that too, and he knows me a pint for being so restrained.
Next time I will not be so easy going and will be calling the MYT chief pilot.
BTW Ever been to the centre for a looksee? I would recommend it for your further education.