On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:04:23 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:


"Bill Zaleski" wrote in message
.. .

Agreed, but you may not cross an extension of the departure runway
centerline till outside the "D" or with clearance. This happens a lot
here, for some reason. The tower has a fit, and rightfully so.


How would you be in a position to cross the extended centerline of the
runway you just departed?

When issued a downwind departure and your desired course is on the
other side of the extended centerline. Yes, I know you should have
been issued a downwind that put you ohn the correct side, but it
doesn't always happen.