Old 12-16-2017, 09:21 AM
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HIFLYR
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I hate guys like that and also the controllers/airports who use slang or one off procedures and expect everyone transitioning to know them. I had a JFK controller one day shoot out a lengthy a revised clearance after push pack. I keyed up and simply told him "Sir I am from the south and do not fly up here much so you can give me that one time nice and slow or I can ask you to repeat it 5 times your choice". He was a good sport and laughed and said yea I guess we get used to guys who are very familiar the area" and proceed to give me the clearance a copyable speed. In the end set the brake if a controller is unreasonable on the ground and only taxi when you are sure of your taxi clearance instructions. Never ever let ATC fly or taxi your aircraft for you or rush you.
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