Originally Posted by
sierra_mike
i hear that call quite frequently in europe. e.g. "you are crossing x miles behind an a380, can you accept that?"
Ok never heard that.
But nevertheless shouldn't be left to the pilots should it? Good to ask, but like the original poster said, would be better if there was some concrete figures. They don't ask the pilot about seperation anywhere else, it is what it is and the ATC enforces it.