Interesting thread indeed.
Just caught my attention ... with no offence - "remain within the
confines of the published holding pattern" - would you really say that? I am quite confident about my English, using it daily, but I haven't heard this word before. Not that you wouldn't figure out but generally I'd say using simple English is essential. It must be hard for you, I know, but it has not been once when I heard my pilot friends complaining about understanding the British ATCOs..
Sorry for OT, guys. Language aside, I only hear acclaim
