Originally Posted by
parkfell
However, if the Aerodrome Controller had been paying attention, the ATCO would have observed that the GEAR was NOT down, and been totally justified in ordering a GO AROUND.
Just why the ATCO was not paying attention, has yet to be revealed....
Is this SOP ? I think not and frankly unrealistic at any busy airport. And what about night / low vis landings ? I'd say it is the responsibility of the crew to make sure the gear is extended...