buscap
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- Feb 23, 2005
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I love it when these low time guys (6500hrs) come on here like they know everything.
It took me a few minutes to understand your rant. I thought you were upset that ATC freq was being tied up for clearances. Then I read more, and see that you think that because a guy gets his clearance, the airport is now closed. Is this what you think. I had this same scenario twice last week. I got the clearance from an approach controller, while parked on the ramp. They asked when we would be ready, I told them about 5-10 minutes. They give the usual "hold for release, and call when number 1 for takeoff". Didnt close the airport for at all.
( I would rather get the clearance while parked, rather than doing the changes while taxiing....especially at night, and in an unfamiliar airport).
Now if guys are still at the gate, and saying they are ready, now you got an arguement.
Relax....get some more experience. Things will be ok.
Last reply for clarity purposes folks!!!
Center will not let you go in this situation. You are stuck until Center gets comms with FO IDUNNO and Captain DDDUUUMMMAAASS or until the void time expires.
It's that simple. And unfortunately I have plenty of experience with this happening.
It ain't dangerous, but it sure is a pain in the butt at the butt-crack of dawn when you're trying to get to the house.
I'm definitely putting this on my gripe list for the next FESTIVAS.