Originally Posted by
atakacs
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...
It was not at night.
LVP were not in force.
Are you speaking as an (ex) ATCO?
True, the buck stops with the aircraft commander.
However think Swiss Cheese?