On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:14:53 -0500, Roy Smith wrote:

So, in
theory, until the time I was actually given a vector, I would have been
within my rights to turn left to 040 as soon as I felt it was safe?

That's how I interpret the rules. Although there may be some local
procedures to follow, such as not turning until at the airport boundary, or
at a certain altitude, etc.


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