When you are given a descent clearance or a speed restriction and the words "when ready" or "pilot's discretion"
Question: What is the correct JAR (or other regulatory body) RT phraseology for a clearance to descend when the pilot is ready? You've quoted two versions; is either of them 100% correct? If not, then you're also contributing to the problem.
So much bad RT in this part of the world and I blame the Americans and all the weak-minded who want to sound like them:
"Okay, understand cleared blah blah...."
"Checkin in......"
"0534 comin down..."
"You have a good day now...."
Etc.
While you're on the soapbox,
BS, please address those ****wits who commit this crime:
"Air Arabia 123 descend to FL150."
*silence*
"Air Arabia 123 descend to FL150."
*silence*
"Air Arabia 123, UAE, do you copy???"
"Go ahead, Air Arabia 123."
GOD that ****s me to listen to. And why do they put the callsign at the end when it's not a readback??? The indians do it all the time too.
I feel better now.......
PS: As for vectors, I always carry extra fuel and don't care a bit about what happens on an average night.
PS:
there are just two sweet spots in a 24 hour period when the East and West traffic flows marry up - considering time zones and airport curfews.
That's bullsh!t but I'm out of time.