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Scenario:
An uncontrolled aerodrome, with Class E airspace to 1200FT AGL above. IMC conditions, no VHF coverage on the ground, radar coverage down to 4,000FT AGL.
A Navajo (not HF equipped) taxies (making all of the appropriate broadcasts - unheard by ATC) and departs. On first contact with ATC, is told "clearance not available, remain outside control area"
ATC has traffic which precludes a clearance - unless radar identified. Catch 22 - the aircraft has to climb into CTA to become identified.
Questions:
Does the pilot:
a) Remain outside CTA and risk a CFIT
b) Climb to maintain terrain clearance and commit a VCA
c) Other
Does the ATC:
a) Refuse to issue a clearance, knowing the above
b) Issue a clearance and commit a breakdown of separation
c) Other
Discuss............