Yes I misspoke - Class B and C towers do issue such instructions to
VFR pilots. However, since departure is contacted in such cases, the
error can be quickly remedied. (although I don't recall ever
experienceing tower confusion such as described in B and C airspace)


On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:52:42 -0500, B A R R Y
wrote:

wrote:
I must say that I have never received a VFR clearance which said "turn
left heading xxx" or "fly runway heading" on takeoff.

Very common in busy airspace, as well as at fields with noise abatement
programs.

Northeastern Charlie and Bravo fields will often continue to vector and
assign altitudes until I exit the airspace.