I think the controller was waiting and expecting the IFR pilot to read back
the clearance. If the IFR pilot was unable to do so promptly, he should
have told the controller to "stand-by", he didn't say stand-by, but he
didn't immediately read back the clearance either. Again, I think several
people created that problem, I think that the pilot requesting taxi
instructions was unaware that CD was also on the same freq, and didn't have
a clue as to what the controller was giving the IFR pilot and that the IFR
pilot was expected to read back the clearance but hesitated. That's just
how it sounded to me at the time, I may be wrong.
Jim

"Jose" wrote in message
. com...
"Piper 1234, when you hear another pilot call for an IFR
clearance on Ground Control (GC and CD are the same freq at KLZU) and I
give
that pilot his clearance, it would be nice if you'd give him time to
write
it down, read it back, and get confirmation before you interrupt him
with
your taxi request!"

Why?

Often when I get an IFR clearance it is long and involved. The other
guy would have to wait (with his hobbs running) while I read it back and
get a confirmation. OTOH taxi instructions are generally pretty short
(taxi 26 via charlie) and wouldn't cause a problem should another
aircraft slip in. He could be on his way while I'm getting the charts
out.

r.a.s trimmed
Jose
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