"Capt.Doug" wrote in message
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My post wasn't meant for pilots to snipe at controllers. It was meant for
enlightenment concerning an incident where the controller declined to
provide priority when asked, and an accident followed.


What was the request that was denied?



I'll ask again- In your controller training, are situations addressed
concerning aircraft which request priority but do not declare an
emergency?


It isn't strictly "first come, first served". Aircraft in distress have
priority over all others, "Lifeguard" aircraft are given priority over all
but aircraft in distress, etc., etc., etc.


http://www.faa.gov/atpubs/ATC/Chp2/atc0201.html#2-1-4