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Old October 11th 04, 04:27 AM
Howard Nelson
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Actually, as a controller, I never considered or questioned an enroute
altitude deviation unless it exceeded 300' or was a threat to another
aircraft. At that point a controller has to determine if the pilots mode
C is incorrect or if he has just deviated from the assigned altitude.


I knew about this. My altimeter shows my "actual" altitude and after
recycling my transponder will closely agree.

I know what I think constitutes as PD here, but I'm biased towards you

starting a descent as
soon as you acknowledge the clearance. FSDO doesn't agree with me in this

area of the country.

I didn't know about this. So is the lesson to be learned "don't acknowledge
a clearance until ready to comply".

Just kidding.

I do hope that controllers are left with reasonable discretion on what to
formally report and what to let pass. "Work to rule" on the part of Managers
or Controllers will be counterproductive for everyone involved.

Howard


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