Originally Posted by
Bergerie1
Chiefttp, I know you all talk like that but my question is, with so many foreign pilots flying into JFK, would it not be wiser, for safety's sake, to try to accomodate them? Even though this incident did not involve foreign pilots, neverthless, a slightly slower delivery would benefit everyone.
I agree with you 100%, what I meant by my comment is sometimes New Yorkers don’t realize how fast they speak naturally. It’s not necessarily intentional. Trust me I’m in awe of foreign crews who have to communicate in rapid fire English when it’s not their native tongue.