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Old July 13th 07, 03:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Tina
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Default Pattern departures and altitude

There may be low time or no time pilots reading these posts, and the
final exchange with MX would be a useful reminder to them.



On Jul 13, 10:32 am, "DougS"
wrote:
"JB" wrote in message

oups.com...





On Jul 13, 12:48 am, Mxsmanic wrote:
Tom L. writes:
Climb to your altitude.
"Downwind" indicates direction of the departure, not altitude.
"Left" means make left turns.
Pattern and its altitude are for landing aircraft.


OK, thanks!


WOW! He actually said "OK" (no more endless arguing back and forth
ad nauseum) and "thanks" (an acknowledgement of appreciation to the
pilot that took the time to answer his question).


I don't know if this is a "first" but it sure is a refreshing change.
Maybe Anthony has turned over a new leaf. On 2nd thought......nah.


--Jeff


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