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Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2016, 21:33
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I think that on net, I slightly prefer German...

I think that on net, I slightly prefer German controllers.

G
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2016, 12:16
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Surely you should normally only descend below MSA...

Surely you should normally only descend below MSA in IMC/IFR as part of a procedure designed to ensure adequate terrain separation? Not en--route.

G
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2016, 09:59
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

The other very valuable point here is VFR pilots...

The other very valuable point here is VFR pilots inadvertently straying into, or towards, instrument patterns.

At Grenada there's actually a very useful clue - a VOR aligned with the main runway...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2016, 18:13
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I've done this a few times for administrative...

I've done this a few times for administrative convenience, but I've never known it to be insisted upon. Where was that?

G
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2016, 09:14
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Presumably via W, it was a VFR departure? G

Presumably via W, it was a VFR departure?

G
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2016, 21:18
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

But it's not how we're trained to fly in...

But it's not how we're trained to fly in controlled airspace? And it's not a split second decision - it's a "in 2 or more minutes" decision. And hence, it's unsurprising that ATC got a bit unhappy...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2016, 20:31
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

'Wot Beagle said. This is a VFR flight - so...

'Wot Beagle said.

This is a VFR flight - so 3nm+ visibility (and in Spain, usually much better than that). Grenada point W is 9nm from the airport, and about, what, 2,0000ft above the airport...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2016, 08:59
Replies: 64
Views: 12,241
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

You accepted a clearance you couldn't fly then...

You accepted a clearance you couldn't fly then changed your route without first confirming this with ATC? I can see why they were a bit grumpy with you.

You should of course have done your climb...
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