"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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AIM 3-2-1 says that it is the responsibility of the pilot to insure that
ATC clearance or radio communication requirements are met prior to entry
into Class B, C, or D airspace; the Air Traffic Control Handbook tells
controllers that it is their responsibility to coordinate the passage
through that airspace of flights to which they are providing services.
Which is right??

Perhaps both? I don't see the inconsistency. If I'm in two-way contact with
ATC for flight following, then I've met my responsibility under 91.129c1 or
91.130c1 with respect to transiting Class C or D (Class B, of course,
requires an explicit clearance). Additionally, the controller may have some
responsibility to coordinate with other controllers, as per the ATC
Handbook.

--Gary