speed limit 12 miles offshore

[Workin'Stiff]

91.119 will prevail. A controller cannot clear you to operate contrary to the regulations. This is stated in the AIM, reminding pilots an ATC clearance does not authorize a pilot to deviate from the regulations and that they are responsible for rejecting such a clearance. It is also stated in the Controllers handbook, reminding that they cannot clear a pilot to violate the regulations and that a pilot is obligated to reject such a clearance.

As the interpretation of the rule itself is relatively new, and this interpretation is misunderstood by the controller in this case, it seems that a call to the facility to clarify this scenario would be in order. There certainly is no reason to get into a discussion over the freq. Might as well slow down at 10k and if the controller has a problem with that, ask to speak with them over the phone.

No argument, just my humble opinion.

 

[A Squared]

As the interpretation of the rule itself is relatively new, and this interpretation is misunderstood by the controller in this case, it seems that a call to the facility to clarify this scenario would be in order. There certainly is no reason to get into a discussion over the freq. Might as well slow down at 10k and if the controller has a problem with that, ask to speak with them over the phone.

No argument, just my humble opinion.

No argument at all, I agree. I was just commeting on the general principle that would apply (which isn't new). Certainly, like you say it would be best to deal with the situation as professionally as possible and a call later to clarify would be a good idea.

 

[Lead Sled]

Aren't you guys always at 250 KIAS or less below 10,000'? If you ever doubt me, just ask me to say airspeed.

(Just Kidding!)

LS