That Frontier pilot can perform one helluva’ virtual rimjob on that petulant ATC baby. The pilot’s tongue was practically coming out of the ATC’s mouth.
It doesn’t seem two-sided to this pilot. The PIC is responsible for the flight including its safety, and while that’s a great excuse to allow FA power-trips and forced customer deplaning, in cases of separation it’s definitely about safety, and definitely the PIC’s call to make.
What could the PIC have done differently? 1. Reject the takeoff clearance “unable.” 2. Take his time on the static…
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
