NATS current thinking is a maximum of 2 instructions that contain numbers.This is primarily to stop level busts.Also no instructions to be given with frequency changes.
We also have to give degrees after heading instructions,and millibars when giving the QNH.Also descend to altitude has been given for years to stop confusion about the meaning of to.(or is it 2).
I can see that lot being adopted in HK.
Interesting from Cpt Underpants.
It used to be that a lot of towing around HK was done by non english speaking drivers.The driver would request in Cantonese,the assistant would then translate and write it down.You would tell the assistant and the instruction which would be given in Cantonese.The tug would then do completely the opposite you wanted.Please tell me that system has gone.It was one of the most dangerous things I have ever seen.Throw CAP 413 in the dustbin on that one.
Cafe city.
Sounds like you had a bit of gentle order swopping /avoiding action,we have too many aircraft so it's congo line time,expression of free art itis.It was painful to watch sometimes as well.
