C Gattman wrote
Ah, I see. So everybody is wrong but you. You're attacking
professional pilots, instructors, controllers and FAA representatives
credentials, but, strangely, you've nothing to offer about your own
credential.

Chris...you've really stepped on it this time. In the 12 or so years
that I have been a contributor to RAP, I have never known Steven
McNicoll to be wrong. He is the without doubt, the most knowledgeable
Air Traffic Controller that I have ever encountered. In my 50 years of
flying, I have had occaison to deal with both local and national FAA
offices in many capacities from Flight Instructor to Managing a couple
of Part 141 Flight Training Centers to Director of Flight Operations for
International Jet Air Carriers. I have had very little respect for the
FSDO types who, often are there simply because they can't get a job flying
for an Air Carrier.

I have kept quiet in this discussion before now because I had erronously
assummed that you were aware of Steven's qualifications and were just
making an ass of yourself for some strange enjoyment.

Now... I really do think that you owe Steven a huge apology.

Bob Moore
ATP ASMEL B-707 B-727 L-188
Flight Instructor ASEL IA
Ground Instructor ADV INST
USN S-2F P-2V P-3B
PanAm (retired)