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Old 5th Jun 2023, 08:29
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This is in fact quite "normal" high density R/T in the US : i.e. disregarding standard phraseology,, using fast spoken slang, cutting things aboslutely to the limits, like issuing T/O clearance wiith an APP less that 2 miles out, so it is no surprising you get that many go arounds ..It is a choice : expedition goes above sticking to safety margins. The inteesting things is that ththey are pround of this claiming moving the most traffic in teheworld , and therefore implying they are better controllers. Been that way since the 70s..
That said in all 3 R/T examples here in this tread, no safety issues. Unhappy pilots,yes, but in fact you all kown the rule of the game. if you want no delays and max expedition , you'll have to go around sometimes.

Finally te little fights between TWR and APP are universal , they only amplified when they move Approach hundreds of KM from the actual airport and dual licences( TWR/APP) are abolished.
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