On Wed, 19 May 2004 19:07:49 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:

None. Nor is there any point in delaying clearance issuance if the aircraft
is using the NDB, as ATC is providing radar monitoring.

One reason for delaying the clearance when using the NDB might be that,
although ATC may be radar monitoring, once one descends below 4000', there
is no direct radio contact with ATC.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)