Originally Posted by
PPRuNe Radar
Err, that's what I said ....
Well ... almost ... but not quite - certainly your explanation seemed to me more about your own "arse-covering" than about approved procedure from MATS Part 1. Also, you omitted to mention that the "remain outside CAS" request should be accompanied by 1) an indication when to expect clearance and 2) a current time check - both of which are required by CAP493.
Can you not see that it is the frequent use of this phrase on its own as a holding response to an initial call that makes one feel as if one is being pre-judged by ATC to be a naughty little boy? I'm sure this is not what you wish to convey and I still feel that such usage is counter-productive.
JD
