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As another who uses specific rates I fully agree with your comments.
Although I have been know to use "expedite" in the past, I personally feel far more secure if I allocate a specific rate to acheive the required separation. The gulf between company SOP's seems to be so great these days that it is the only way to ensure that I don't get stung by someone doing a few hundred feet per minute (did someone say Nigel?) . If I have multiple climbing/descending/crossing tracks, it is the only way to avoid multiple level-offs, which I consider to be part of the service.
EuroATC
Likewise, fully in agreement. Time to change that monicker though!! Hope it's not too hot out there (although I think we beat you a few times this summer!)
Regards,
Guy.
