Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Positive. Look in the FARs, find where it says anything about taxiing. ATC is technically more of a coordinator than a director of ground traffic.
But if you blow off ground instructions and hit something, or do a runway incursion they can violate you under FARs such as 91.13.
But obviously it's in all of our best interests to cooperate...two big airplanes head-to-head on a narrow taxiway is going to require shutdown and a tug to resolve.
Why do you think SWA is so willing to cut people off and pretend they didn't hear the "give way" instruction?
ToastAir said:
§91.123 - Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.
(a) When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance unless an amended clearance is obtained, an emergency exists, or the deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory. However, except in Class A airspace, a pilot may cancel an IFR flight plan if the operation is being conducted in VFR weather conditions. When a pilot is uncertain of an ATC clearance, that pilot shall immediately request clarification from ATC.
(b) Except in an emergency, no person may operate an aircraft contrary to an ATC instruction in an area in which air traffic control is exercised.
I beg to differ, but it sounds like there was no violation because no turn direction was specified. As far as filing, isn't the whole idea of the program to improve the system?
I'll go with my co-worker who referenced the same FAR as ToastAir above:
The Airport Authority owns the asphalt. The Airport Authority and the ATCT will have a letter of agreement giving the ATCT jurisdiction/authority to exercise control of the movement area. The movement area will be described and depicted within the LOA as well as any non-movement, non-visibility, areas, hot spots, etc. Ground is a "control" function and the instructions that he/she issues must be followed per FAR 91.123. Failure to do so is technically a pilot deviation (violation).
Excerpts from the controllers handbook:
3−7−1. GROUND TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
Issue by radio or directional light signals specific
instructions which approve or disapprove the
movement of aircraft, vehicles, equipment, or
personnel on the movement area except where
permitted in an LOA.
3−7−2. TAXI AND GROUND MOVEMENT
OPERATIONS
Issue the route for the aircraft/vehicle to follow on the
movement area in concise and easy to understand
terms. The taxi clearance must include the specific
route to follow. When a taxi clearance to a runway is
issued to an aircraft, confirm the aircraft has the
correct runway assignment.
Having said all that, failure to comply with ground control instructions that don't result in the encroachment upon a runway or some horrible blockage, will at most locations result in a sigh of disgust/contempt and an under the breath adjective describing the pilots IQ and hearing impairment. You may get counselled either on the freq or with the dreaded "call this number".