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I used to work with Max Angle, before joining NATS, and he is one of the best pilot's out there.
Standard Noise was at fault for not obtaining a readback.
We have got to stop this them and us attitude, both Pilots and ATC should be working to one goal - SAFETY!!!
Isn't it better for pilots to confirm or clarify an instruction intead of just making an assumption, besides how many times do we say "Say Again"!!