SSR,
Lord Spandex...I believe you should divert every flight you ever make
Why?
I truly hope Lord Spandex doesn't wear spandex
You should try it, I reckon it would suit you.
and doesn't fly EVER in the USA.
Why? Is there something wrong or dangerous with the way I operate?
I have attempted to seek clarification on this issue. I've been told it was not forbidden but also that it wasn't expressly allowed. Seemed a bit wooly to me so I asked for further clarification in the form of your FARs. I trust there isn't really anything wrong with me doing that? I also asked if the TRACON guy, as it appears in this case, was authorised to allow them to proceed as if they were operating into an uncontrolled airport and again nobody was able to answer me.
was the control tower operative?
Yes, but the controller wasn't.
GF,
FAR 91.129 covers operations in Class D (airport traffic area) and it clearly authorizes ATC to approve deviations from the requirement to have a landing clearance.
Thank you. That answers my question of who is authorised to allow it. However, would it have to be a unit associated with that particular airport, such as approach or tower or could anybody, ie. the TRACON guy or any other area/approach controller allow it given that communication even by landline with the tower was impossible.
By the way, my incorrect frequency comment was meant to be tongue in cheek!