On Sun, 02 Nov 2003 00:57:17 GMT, Greg Esres wrote:

Where might that happen?

Lots of places, probably, but one that I picked at random and called
the tower was Sante Fe, NM.



I'm trying to understand how this problem develops.

It seems to me that in order for that problem to develop, ATC would have to
clear a departure from SAF while they have an aircraft holding at the SAF
VORTAC that is at or below the altitude to which the departing a/c was
cleared.

Is that what the tower said could happen? Or is there some other scenario?

If the tower says they issue clearances of this nature, I'd like to check
with some ATC safety folk that I know to verify that this sort of thing is
in accord with proper procedure.

Thanks.





Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)