"Maule Driver" wrote in message
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I think you are getting to the heart of the matter. The key is that the
"remain clear' was issued before departure. It is a meaningless
admonishment by ATC. They can't clear you to enter before departure
anymore than they need to tell you to remain clear.


Meaningless before departure, meaningful after departure.



What it is really meant to convey is that "just because you are about
ready to depart and we've made radio contact with N-numbers, don't
think it means that radio contact has been established for the purpose
of entering my Class C - let's talk after you depart"


What it really means is "remain outside Class C airspace until I say
something that permits entry."