Arkady
What is factual is that the book says that you MUST confirm the A/C cleared level if it is not stated in the first call. You are not given the option of choosing.
PR
You both prove my point exactly - The book says we must do a lot of things - that is not in question - the point i'm trying to make is understanding
why the book says you must do it.
There are times in question, like the example I gave, where you do have the option of choosing, and before you all shout back i'm not talking about an instance in the middle of a crowded chunk of airspace where you can't see the wood for the trees.
I am also not getting on at the lesser experienced amongst us - this is a fluid job and if you always do what the book says without thinking you won't do the best job you can.