Peter Duniho wrote:

I think his point is that one can receive an altimeter setting from ATC at
times other than dealing with an arrival in or flight through airspace
related to a towered airport (and thus at times other than when an ATIS is
available to provide the altimeter setting).

In that case, he can say so instead of claiming that I'm wrong when I say that I
don't do this. The only times I talk to ATC are when I intend to takeoff or land
from a controlled field.

George Patterson
There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the
mashed potatoes.