Newps wrote:

Airpersoj wrote:

But, the tower controller issues that heading with
the expectation that the TRACON will cause it to be a
vector..eventually.

What the hell does this mean? A heading issued is a vector.

Ok, let me change "eventually" to "sooner or later." You can't apply the
circumstances at BIL to all airports.



Airpersoj wrote:If the term "for radar vectors" has not been stated,
the prudent pilot should ask, "Is that heading assignment for radar
vectors?"

To which the controller would immediately put on his kid gloves.

Sounds like a good plan to me.