NTSB to probe Fedex/Southwest close encounter at Austin

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Originally Posted by AerocatS2A

Is there no requirement in the US to tell Tower you are "ready"?

Indeed, was also my first reaction when I read that post (a bit flabbergasted) and attributed it to 'cultural' (EASA-FAA) difference, so I resisted replying until this 'cultural' difference is confirmed

Originally Posted by waito

we all know it serves one purpose: rattling at the cage.

so, this confirms my above reply, I think