Originally Posted by
Chiefttp
I will reiterate, that in the U.S. we don’t just “try” to fly a Cat 2/3 approach. As in Europe, the aircraft, aircrew, airport lighting, and navaids have to be certified to fly and operate in CAT 2/3 conditions. It really boils down to this. In the U.S. we don’t “announce LVP procedures” are in effect, The only announcement is if SMGCS procedures are in effect, and that’s only at airports that have a published SMGCS plan. There are many airports that have CAT2/3 approaches and no SMGCS plan, in that case we just land and taxi to the ramp via Ground control instructions. To summarize, In Europe, you announce LVP, in the U.S. we don’t, but everything else is the same.
No, everything is not the same. If it was, Austin tower would not line up SWA and or SWA would not accept the line up clearance. If they all knew LVP was in effect this would most likely not have happened. If LVP was announced and understood, SWA would most likely have talked, discussed and briefed the required LVO items, including the run-up needed for takeoff before pushback. Tower would be more vigilante as LVP requires higher spacing and protections. Everybody 'slows' down a tad more during LVP, as it is critical that everybody are on the same page. It all boils down to proper training and knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures.