Originally Posted by
deja vu
I think the "airpersonship" thing did it for me. Nothing has changed in 50 years. Flying schools are still teaching new pilots that ATC is God and to be feared. This is a case where a pilot has to ask "are you here for me or am I here for you". With no traffic he could have been given a clearance at 6500 and maintain VFR, simple. All this argy bargy about maps, reviews and who gets a weather briefing any more, its all online, is just typical deflection. Disappointing Pinky 1987, very disappointing.
my flying school did not teach me to fear ATC. I had a tour at brisbane and a tower a few years ago. They were really lovely and so professional. My flying school taught me to do my biannual, brief wx plan and carry maps docs and nav gear. They also said if you are ever in trouble contact atc on radio and communicate. They will never put up a roadblock if you let them know you need assistance
sorry I disappointment you. No offence ever meant by my posts.