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Originally Posted by cgarr
Just did my BFR last light, as PIC sounds like there was too much listening to controllers than just flying the damn plane. Cant follow instructions that you feel unsafe
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Originally Posted by flipper35
She could have diverted, she could have asked for vectoring from the tower assuming they have radar coverage.
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Excellent points. I think a common issue with new pilots is their lack of confidence with ATC, and/or their lack of knowledge/experience for what they can/should request when prudent.
In this case, ATC was very accommodating (especially considering it's a very busy "Bravo" facility). However, she could have (or should have) either asked for a vector outta there, or simply requested one of the other runways first. She might not have gotten clearance, but it certainly would have been something to ask in that situation IMO. Also, she should have not complied with ATC's requests if/when it was outside of her comfort-zone. When ATC requested to "keep it tight", and get it down quick, a simple "unable" would have sufficed to shut the door and let ATC know that wasn't going to work. Again, just my $.02...