"Jim Baker" wrote in message
...

In the real world to which most of us belong, ambiguity is not just
possible, it is likely. Busy people doing somewhat stressful work forget
things all the time.


Swell, but where is ambiguity possible?



What is the cost to you as a controller in responding "copy" or whatever
(whatever can = no response at all) to a call of "XYZ departing
FLABC", especially if the radio is not busy?


None. So what is the cost of not reporting?



I know the cost to me as the pilot is
a nagging uncertainty that the controller isn't paying full attention,
doesn't know I've started, and will run someone into me. Silly?
Unlikely? Very probably so. But what is the cost for the above radio
exchange and my peace of mind?


How does that give you peace of mind?



You (generic) being ****y because I gave you some info on an
otherwise clear radio freq? I can live with that.


Me be ****y?