Originally Posted by
parkfell
Quote: ”it isn’t his job to check” ~ it will be interesting to read the accident report as to whether your assertion is how ATCOs are taught during their training, and whether their equivalent of MATS part 2 (ATC local instructions/SOPs) makes any reference to looking at landing aircraft.
As several have suggested, what is taught and what is done need not be the same in some places. Years ago as a new PPL was flying a 172 in the Far East with "safety pilot" back into a small International airport. On left base with B737 quite close by on final. Was about to orbit for separation when Instructor said continue. Almost at the same time ATC "B737, one right hand orbit present position!" and I chugged onto final and landed with said 737 circling just behind me. I looked at the instructor in amazement as we rolled out and he said "Take your time - don't rush! Being the (national airline) 737 Fleet Captain has its perks!".
I learned a bit about Cultures from that one event I tell you! H 'n' H