Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
ACMS. The Moony pilot planned at 6500’
Why would he expect to be totally denied a clearance at that or a similar level?
Its not as if it was JFK.
Reading this thread makes me feel Australian aviation has a responsibility for this accident.
Were the controllers working this aircraft pilots?
I doubt it. Had they ever experienced this scenario?
Could they appreciate what the outcome could be?
Did they help the pilot?