Steven P. McNicoll writes:
If you're uncomfortable using procedures commonly used at controlled fields
it would be best for everyone if you avoided controlled fields.

I'm very comfortable using procedures at controlled fields. In fact, I
did all of my primary instruction at Santa Monica. As pilot in
command, I made a decision to decline a position and hold because I
felt the landing traffic on final was too close.

You aren't suggesting that I defer my judgement as pilot to the
controller when I feel there's a safety issue, are you?

Ben Hallert
PP-ASEL