Originally Posted by
Juggler25
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- Ignoring speed instructions (happens way more frequently then it should).
- 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.
- Announcing on the RT that you're logged on to CPDLC. Doing so literally defeats the point of the system.
- Telling me that you've started descent.
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This just about covers my bugbears, I'll also add...
5. Penny-pinching airlines that STILL haven't equipped their state-of-the-art jets with (or maybe it's just they haven't trained their pilots to use?) CPDLC. In some instances I can do double the controlling in half the time if everybody on frequency has it. Embrace it, Ryanair... it's the future!
LTP