It sounds like you were right, if that means much except from the point of
education or personal gratification. If this is the worst thing that a
controller has said you're doing pretty well- you didn't violate any FAR's,
no one was hurt, and you didn't damage anything.
The controllers are human too, and get tired, make mistakes, and have a hard
time knowing all of the often ridiculous FAA regulations, just like pilots.
If the particular controller has had a habit of snapping at people and
berating them over the air, then it should be reported to the tower supe as
well as the customer assurance controller at the nearest facility (Newps can
provide the exact job titles). You can call them and report the time and
date of the incident, and ask that they review the tapes.
Also, you should take it up with the airport staff as well as the FBO, since
such individuals have a negative impact on business (who wants to go to an
airport with a bad reputation and the anticipation that you'll get yelled
at, particularly if you're unfamiliar?) If enough pilots complain about
their treatment over the air, you can bet that something will be done
quickly.
The worst thing would be to get into a ****ing contest on the air. Also, if
you did make a major error like a runway incursion, etc remember that if you
call the tower and admit you did something majorly wrong (like an obvious
FAR violation) your comments could potentially be used against you in an FAA
action.
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