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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Michael Houghton" wrote in message ... The ATC handbook (7110.65) includes: 7-8-4. ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS Class C service requires pilots to establish two-way radio communications before entering Class C airspace. If the controller responds to a radio call with, "(a/c call sign) standby," radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter Class C airspace. If workload or traffic conditions prevent immediate provision of Class C services, inform the pilot to remain outside Class C airspace until conditions permit the services to be provided. Thus, the sequence: N1234: Podunk tower, N1234...rest of stuff in initial callup Podunk: N1234, remain outside Charlie airspace and standby. N1234: Podunk tower, N1234. Podunk: N1234, standby. authorized entry. What led you to believe the phrase "Stand by" means "authorization to enter Class C airspace is now granted"? Not the "Stand by," but the "N1234, standby." And what might lead someone to believe that is the direct quote from 7110.65, Sect. 7-8-4 above: "If the controller responds to a radio call with, '(a/c call sign) standby,' radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter Class C airspace." It also specifies that if the controller feels conditions at that time are such that the aircraft should not enter Class C space he is to explicitly state: "PHRASEOLOGY- (A/c call sign) REMAIN OUTSIDE CHARLIE AIRSPACE AND STANDBY." So based on my reading of the 7110.65 handbook it seems clear that if the controller responds to a radio call with the a/c call sign but without the explicit statement to "remain outside charlie airspace" then he has allowed the pilot to proceed through the Class C airspace. |
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![]() "Peter" wrote in message news:bQC0c.155274$uV3.704538@attbi_s51... Not the "Stand by," but the "N1234, standby." Did you miss that the controller had already instructed N1234 to remain outside Charlie airspace? And what might lead someone to believe that is the direct quote from 7110.65, Sect. 7-8-4 above: "If the controller responds to a radio call with, '(a/c call sign) standby,' radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter Class C airspace." Yes, but communications had already been established in this case. Once you've been instructed to remain outside of Class C airspace you must receive specific instruction that authorizes entry. It also specifies that if the controller feels conditions at that time are such that the aircraft should not enter Class C space he is to explicitly state: "PHRASEOLOGY- (A/c call sign) REMAIN OUTSIDE CHARLIE AIRSPACE AND STANDBY." Yes, and in this case the aircraft was instructed to remain outside when communications was established. So based on my reading of the 7110.65 handbook it seems clear that if the controller responds to a radio call with the a/c call sign but without the explicit statement to "remain outside charlie airspace" then he has allowed the pilot to proceed through the Class C airspace. Then you did not understand what you read. |
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"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
news ![]() "Peter" wrote in message news:bQC0c.155274$uV3.704538@attbi_s51... Not the "Stand by," but the "N1234, standby." Did you miss that the controller had already instructed N1234 to remain outside Charlie airspace? And what might lead someone to believe that is the direct quote from 7110.65, Sect. 7-8-4 above: "If the controller responds to a radio call with, '(a/c call sign) standby,' radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter Class C airspace." Yes, but communications had already been established in this case. Once you've been instructed to remain outside of Class C airspace you must receive specific instruction that authorizes entry. Not exactly specific instructions. Since there is no such thing as a clearance into class C airspace, we'll use the documented method which is to "establish two-way radio communication." Something like "N1234, state your intentions" from the controller will do. It also specifies that if the controller feels conditions at that time are such that the aircraft should not enter Class C space he is to explicitly state: "PHRASEOLOGY- (A/c call sign) REMAIN OUTSIDE CHARLIE AIRSPACE AND STANDBY." Yes, and in this case the aircraft was instructed to remain outside when communications was established. And then, when the controller has time to deal it, he calls up and says "(A/c call sign) squawk 0541" or "(A/c call sign) where were you going?" or any other question or piece of information with the aircraft's tail number in it. Having heard this and responded, the pilot has authority to enter the class C. So based on my reading of the 7110.65 handbook it seems clear that if the controller responds to a radio call with the a/c call sign but without the explicit statement to "remain outside charlie airspace" then he has allowed the pilot to proceed through the Class C airspace. Then you did not understand what you read. Steven, I have a lot of respect for your opinion but I am having trouble with your insistance that this is a cut and dried issue. You, me, and others are quoting the same pieces of the regs and drawing opposite conclusions. It is a simple question but the answer is just not clear from the regs. Your responses that indicate that we are unable to interpret the regs correctly or that we are not able to understand simple logic does not help make your case. This has been a healthy debate between people who care deeply about doing the right thing. Belittling our intelligence has no place here. None of the text quoted clearly supports your case - nor mine. Your claims that simple logic dictates that an explicit clearance is required after a "remain clear" has been issued are not sufficient. I believe that you are an experienced controller. I believe that you will do your job to the best of your ability. I hope that you will have patience with me, if I ever approach your airspace and ask for clarification before entering. ------------------------------- Travis |
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