Recently I've experienced a Rash of "Crazy ATC Instructions." example, "Turn Right HDG330 for traffic Descend and maintain FL250 cross WTEVA intersection at or Below 11,000 then descend to 9000 ." So you're like....Why didn't you just say, turn RT HDG330 Descend PD to 9000
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OR the one that leaves you clueless "Descend to 9000 Slow to 200, At 9000 Turn Right 10 degrees and tell me that heading, expect 5000 in 5mins." You're like PHEW!!! Do you want me to Slow now or at 9K and why don't you want me to turn 10RT and tell you the HDG now????? Read it back 2 times then He/She's mad because you don't really understand what the Hell they want you to do.
Is this only happening on flights I'm on or is this a common practice. I'm not sure what's going on or why these tactics are being used but it's dangerous and it's a SET UP to get YOU in Trouble.
Has anyone else seen this lately?