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by tobyrice01
Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: What does "cleared for the option" mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: What does "cleared for the option" mean?

Good point, quite true. I initially interpreted that to mean otherwise, but I see what it actually means. I think we can take away from this that not all safe practices are necessarily regulatory in nature. Though it's not required, it is a good idea to report your intentions so the controller can p...
by tobyrice01
Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: Pilots
Topic: What does "cleared for the option" mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: What does "cleared for the option" mean?

Keith is correct (as always) in saying that the "option" includes a "full stop." However, I believe that the controller from your flight may have intended to imply that you "should" (as in, not required, but highly recommend) advise ATC as soon as possible of your inten...
by tobyrice01
Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:47 am
Forum: Pilots
Topic: Lancair Legacy RG
Replies: 8
Views: 7777

Re: Lancair Legacy RG

The Legacy RG is one of my favorite airplanes. I fly the RealAir model frequently. Still saving the pennies for a real life version...one day!
by tobyrice01
Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:05 pm
Forum: Screenshots & Videos
Topic: Story: Emergency with the Cessna 172, in the Sierra Nevadas
Replies: 7
Views: 18842

Re: Story: Emergency with the Cessna 172, in the Sierra Neva

Good post. I do like a good read with pictures!