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Old 2nd Dec 2006, 10:35
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gatwick's entry is the same, stand, a/c type, atis letter and qnh - it's still a mandatory readback even though you got it from the atis rather than direct from the controller. you only don't have to read back the runway since it's on the plate for sid you're given, and by reading back the sid correct you've essentially done that. personally i'll only ever check qnh again if it's changed, and on a gmc freq all you'll get is a broadcast - unless it's really quiet.

lassie - you've slightly missed the point. yes, if a pilot has a choice of holds reiterating it will help avoid an incorrect entry point but the main reason for stating the entry points again is to discourage a pilot at a different holding point from believing the line up clearance was for him. like a second check after the callsign, which we all know confusion happens with.

however i agree that conditional line up clearances are becoming something of a ramble. and why on earth are airports with one only one entry point (eg eglc) being mandated with the same instruction?! another example of 'if it fits one airport it must work at all the others'.
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