Originally Posted by
fireflybob
Firstly totally agree that QNH passed by ATC is a mandatory readback.
fireflybob, with the greatest respect
, this is
not the original question on the thread - and I don't think anyone is disputing this point - however ...
Originally Posted by
fireflybob
If I call to get a clearance prior to start/pushback and advise I have "Info X" why do I need to state the QNH since this is normally passed again when I call for taxi and the readback is mandatory?
... this
is precisely the thread question (to which, incidentally, there has not yet been offered a satisfactory answer) and ...
Originally Posted by
fireflybob
If I am inbound (on a Flight Level) I will be passed QNH when cleared to descend to an altitude and this also requires a mandatory readback so why do I need on initial call to pass QNH?
... this is a related and very valid point, with which I would totally agree.
As I have said, there is just too much unnecessary time-wasting double-speak.
JD
