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Old 26th Sep 2019, 09:06
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AerocatS2A
 
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Originally Posted by Juggler25
<Rant>
  1. Ignoring speed instructions (happens way more frequently then it should).
  2. Lying about ignoring speed instructions. We have Mode S so can see what you're doing. If you can't make a descent restriction work with an assigned speed just tell me and I'll change the plan.
  3. Announcing on the RT that you're logged on to CPDLC. Doing so literally defeats the point of the system.
  4. Telling me that you've started descent.
</Rant>

4. is a requirement in Australia (why? I don't know), so not surprising that some pilots do it elsewhere.
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