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Old November 2nd 03, 08:39 PM
Newps
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Robert Henry wrote:
"Newps" wrote in message
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In order to get a vector off the ground you have to be seen by the radar
facility within a half mile of the airport. So you can't wander into
anything.



Is "proceed on course, contact departure" a vector?


No. That's a VFR tower instruction. A vector is an actual heading to fly.