Originally Posted by
ShyTorque
"Remain clear of controlled airspace." (= keep away from my patch until I've sorted my £hit out here, boy!)
I generally aim to do exactly that, unless ATC say I'm allowed in. That's why I'm calling.
Originally Posted by
spekesoftly
Yes, absolutely disgraceful! The correct phrase being:-
"Remain outside controlled airspace" 
Pedant ON
An instruction can only be given - and is only meaningful - when you are under some form of "Control".
"Remain outside controlled airspace" is an instruction.
If you are in Class G, waiting to enter Class D, there is NO Air Traffic "Control".
Ergo, the phrase is unnecessary - indeed, in law it could be said to be ultra vires ...
Pedant OFF
JD
