Originally Posted by
josephfeatherweight
Disappointing that that was the outcome for you from a reasonable request to ATC...
ICAO Annex 2 gives an aircraft Captain the right to take whatever action is necessary for safety.
Don't be afraid to do so.
I had to do this in Darwin about 2 years ago.
- ATC flied a report.
- I filed an ASR through the company.
- Darwin ATC changed their procedures.
Never heard another word.