Originally Posted by
MEM_ATC
The Local Controller asked the Heavy if he still had the B727 in sight in an effort to apply Visual Separation, and the Heavy driver responded with "I refuse to accept or provide visual separation" (paraphrased).
The guy that brought up the psychological term 'anal retentive' wins the prize.
WHAT a bunch of weenies!
'ATC' is just trying to help you dorks out -and improve your employer's bottom line! IE: lower fuel burn . .stock price . . dividends . .. fiscal soundness.
Some of you guys have been watching too much Boston Legal. . . or imagine you are lawyers. Think about what the 'can do' pioneers of aviation would be thinking of your limp dick responses here. Pitiful !!
I thought this was a 'team effort' here? Too much 'CYA' going on for an old timer. Accept the damn clearance -and if you 'lose' him -due to your own weaknesses . .due to your own pizz poor airman ship . . call it out. . . and get a vector out of the situation.