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Taxi instructions
Went to RDG the other day because it had been too long since I went to
a towered field and I needed the radio practice. I was directed to fly right base to 36 and landed uneventfully. Upon landing, the tower asked my intentions. I told them that I would like to taxi back for take-off and departure to the south. They directed me to turn left on Golf to 36. Fortunately, I had printed out a taxiway diagram because I have been confused (lost) at airports in the past. A quick look showed me that Golf doesn't go to 36. I would have to go from Golf to Delta to Alpha to 36, also crossing 31 along the way. With my limited experience at these kinds of airports, I elected to contact the tower and ask if his intention was for me to use Golf, Delta and Alpha to get to 36. This was of particular importance to me because of the required crossing of 31. I know that a clearance to taxi to a runway also clears you to cross any runways on the route to the assigned runway but he was not clear from the outset what the prescribed route was. Should he have been more clear or should I have assumed that he wanted me to take all three taxiways because that's what you have to do to get there? I wouldn't have bothered him except for my paranoid vision of a potential runway incursion at 31. Thanks. Rich Russell |
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Whwnever you are unsure of a clearance you should ask for clarification.
You did the right thing. |
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Richard Russell wrote:
Went to RDG the other day because it had been too long since I went to a towered field and I needed the radio practice. I was directed to fly right base to 36 and landed uneventfully. Upon landing, the tower asked my intentions. I told them that I would like to taxi back for take-off and departure to the south. They directed me to turn left on Golf to 36. Fortunately, I had printed out a taxiway diagram because I have been confused (lost) at airports in the past. A quick look showed me that Golf doesn't go to 36. I would have to go from Golf to Delta to Alpha to 36, also crossing 31 along the way. With my limited experience at these kinds of airports, I elected to contact the tower and ask if his intention was for me to use Golf, Delta and Alpha to get to 36. This was of particular importance to me because of the required crossing of 31. I know that a clearance to taxi to a runway also clears you to cross any runways on the route to the assigned runway but he was not clear from the outset what the prescribed route was. Should he have been more clear or should I have assumed that he wanted me to take all three taxiways because that's what you have to do to get there? I wouldn't have bothered him except for my paranoid vision of a potential runway incursion at 31. Thanks. You did the right thing. Better to ask for clarification than to misinterpret an instruction. If they choose to lecture you, just request progressive taxi instructions. |
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"Richard Russell" wrote in message ... Went to RDG the other day because it had been too long since I went to a towered field and I needed the radio practice. I was directed to fly right base to 36 and landed uneventfully. Upon landing, the tower asked my intentions. I told them that I would like to taxi back for take-off and departure to the south. They directed me to turn left on Golf to 36. Fortunately, I had printed out a taxiway diagram because I have been confused (lost) at airports in the past. A quick look showed me that Golf doesn't go to 36. Did he tell you to "taxi to runway 36 via taxiway golf" or did he tell you to "turn left on golf taxi to runway 36"? The first is impossible, the second simply specifies the taxiway to exit the runway. I would have to go from Golf to Delta to Alpha to 36, also crossing 31 along the way. Actually, you'd have to go from Golf to Delta to Bravo to Alpha, crossing Runway 31 along the way. With my limited experience at these kinds of airports, I elected to contact the tower and ask if his intention was for me to use Golf, Delta and Alpha to get to 36. This was of particular importance to me because of the required crossing of 31. I know that a clearance to taxi to a runway also clears you to cross any runways on the route to the assigned runway but he was not clear from the outset what the prescribed route was. If other aircraft or vehicles are not a factor there's no need for them to specify a route. Should he have been more clear or should I have assumed that he wanted me to take all three taxiways because that's what you have to do to get there? Well, if that's what you have to do to get there, that's what he'll expect you to do. |
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On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:38:21 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote: "Richard Russell" wrote in message .. . Went to RDG the other day because it had been too long since I went to a towered field and I needed the radio practice. I was directed to fly right base to 36 and landed uneventfully. Upon landing, the tower asked my intentions. I told them that I would like to taxi back for take-off and departure to the south. They directed me to turn left on Golf to 36. Fortunately, I had printed out a taxiway diagram because I have been confused (lost) at airports in the past. A quick look showed me that Golf doesn't go to 36. Did he tell you to "taxi to runway 36 via taxiway golf" or did he tell you to "turn left on golf taxi to runway 36"? The first is impossible, the second simply specifies the taxiway to exit the runway. I would have to go from Golf to Delta to Alpha to 36, also crossing 31 along the way. Actually, you'd have to go from Golf to Delta to Bravo to Alpha, crossing Runway 31 along the way. With my limited experience at these kinds of airports, I elected to contact the tower and ask if his intention was for me to use Golf, Delta and Alpha to get to 36. This was of particular importance to me because of the required crossing of 31. I know that a clearance to taxi to a runway also clears you to cross any runways on the route to the assigned runway but he was not clear from the outset what the prescribed route was. If other aircraft or vehicles are not a factor there's no need for them to specify a route. Should he have been more clear or should I have assumed that he wanted me to take all three taxiways because that's what you have to do to get there? Well, if that's what you have to do to get there, that's what he'll expect you to do. Sorry, I missed the Bravo part in my description. He told me to turn left on Golf to 36, which is sort of a hybrid of the two choices that you gave me. I assumed that he wanted to me use whatever taxiways are necessary to get there, but I didn't want to assume myself into trouble crossing another runway. I guess I just need to spend more time at towered fields. Rich Russell |
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