Originally Posted by
LeadSled
I, personally, have received a letter of reprimand, threatening future more punitive action in the event of further "offences". for saying "Good night, thanks" to the tower at the end of a session of circuits at night.
Tootle pip!!
I have said:
- G'day...
- Good morning...
- Good evening...
- Good night, thanks for staying up...
- Have a good Christmas...
- Have a good evening...
- Thanks for yer help...
- Nice an' quiet for you guys today?
- And a thousand other versions of such "pleasantries" at most of the towered aerodromes and to probably most of the YMMM and YBBB Centre controllers.
Sometimes, it's not appropriate, so I don't initiate or reply to them - on the occasions on which I do:
45% of the time, I get a similar "pleasantry" in return
45% of the time, I'M RESPONDING TO A "PLEASANTRY" FROM ATC!
10% of the time, I get no response - hey, people are sometimes busy.
100% of these "pleasantries" have taken place WITHOUT negative feedback or "letters of reprimand" suggesting I do anything different.
So, I completely agree that "keeping recommended phraseologies from being ad hoc declared "mandatory"" is a good thing, and I both support and applaud your endeavours.
But, show us your letter!!??!!