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operational restrictions that were being forced on the TRACON by higher
levels of bureaucracy. This may be a reflection of that pressure.

That could well be the case... in which case pilots starting to say "Unable"
and causing controllers to go to their supervisors seeking solutions may
well be the solution to this issue. Certainly "The next sector will not
accept you -- state intention" is blatantly unacceptable ATC service. Let
ATC propose the solution to me. Let the controller sit on the ground with
his supervisor and figure out the solution -- don't leave it up to me while
I am flying with a valid clearance on a route I planned around
thunderstorms.


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Richard Kaplan

www.flyimc.com