Hi Flyers..tq for your inputs. Points noted.
BKI Tower/Ground issues will be discussed on the 26th onwards. Couple of Safety Mgmnt Sys(SMS) chaps are going over there. One of my colleagues will be on board MH2616 on the 26th of June. His name is Suresh, from KLIA Twr. This will be probably a meeting to discuss some safety issues pertaining to East Malaysia. ATC welcomes feedback.
Yes..regarding the "confirm" is also an issue with ATC. ATClers have no choice but to repeat the whole clearance when once the pilot says "confirm". Of course some might just say "Affirm" and finish it off but at the back of the mind of the ATCler, a confirm is interepreted as one which the pilot is not sure or clear hence the whole readback and as Rage as pointed out, it is really becoming a nuisance to us.Pardon me for those strong words but am glad even the pilots are thinking alike.Of course, we do understand if the frequency is bad but if five other acft has copied ok and one chap keeps saying "confirm", then it has something to do with a habit.
Rage..thanks for the readability report on 127.6. Still discussing this KUL ATIS problem with the right connection. News is that the power output for the KUL ATIS has been reduced for reasons best known to the service provider. ATC will look into it.
