Originally Posted by gys
And off course, I don't fly the 380..
But I do know the view approaching the end of 22L
I do fly it, and into JFK, and onto 22L... Never felt like I needed a new pair of boxers in many different wind conditions! A typical approach speed at typical landing weight for us into JFK will be 135 to 140 knots and the stopping capability is, frankly, quite incredible...
I do agree with your point though about breaking off an approach if you feel that conditions have changed adversely. PIC is the ONLY one responsible if something nasty happens in these situations.