Prophatcat

Does ATC hate a pilot who doesn’t get flight following?

“N123, climb and maintain FL260, leaving FL190, fly heading 040.” Why does ATC do that? It seems complicated.
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Why are pilots left on headings when they depart the New Orleans TRACON?

I’ve been tagged in the American Airlines Flight 2482 duplicate Callsign video so many times today. Here’s my abbreviated take… 😂

I’m not sure why they would verify the pilot was IFR rated - especially in flight. That’s not ATCs responsibility.

Can ATC tell a pilot to go faster than 250knots below 10,000ft?

When ATC tells a pilot to Descend via, except maintain (altitude). What speed should the pilots do?!

The FAA hired gamers. But the Air Traffic Control facilities certified Controllers.

How often do pilots do holds? Are they rare for Air Traffic Controllers?