vlittle
Well Known Member
Here is a ATC related question that I have not been able to get a satisfactory answer for.
Scenario:
The Tower clears you Downwind left for Runway 27. Once established, the Tower calls "you are number 2 for landing, behind the Cessna turning final".
What I did was wait for the Cessna to pass, then I started to turn Base with the intent of following him in.
The tower calls "you were not cleared to turn base, extend your downwind!", which I then did. In fact, I made a point of extending the downwind so long, that I almost exited the control zone before I called "long downwind Runway 27".
What did I do wrong? Does the instruction "follow" automatically include any maneuvers required to do so? Do I always need a specific clearance or instruction on Downwind before turning base? Should I remind the tower on Downwind for an instruction or clearance?
Thanks
Scenario:
The Tower clears you Downwind left for Runway 27. Once established, the Tower calls "you are number 2 for landing, behind the Cessna turning final".
What I did was wait for the Cessna to pass, then I started to turn Base with the intent of following him in.
The tower calls "you were not cleared to turn base, extend your downwind!", which I then did. In fact, I made a point of extending the downwind so long, that I almost exited the control zone before I called "long downwind Runway 27".
What did I do wrong? Does the instruction "follow" automatically include any maneuvers required to do so? Do I always need a specific clearance or instruction on Downwind before turning base? Should I remind the tower on Downwind for an instruction or clearance?
Thanks