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And LGW to see how to use 1 runway.
Given both LHR and LGW are actively recruiting ATCs then there might be a few MEL and SYD TWR ATCs arranging their own visits!!
And if they did visit LGW they'd soon realise that its not a valid comparison to compare MEL 16, SYD 16R to LGW 26L or 08R.
Both 26L and 08R have taxiways that enter the runway prior to the landing threshold, so the departing is able to line up sooner than would be the case at MEL 16 B, or SYD 16R A1/B1/B2. Simple maths.
They'd see then application of meaningful COBTs, not a 20 minute compliance window (AUS -5 to +15minutes).
They'd see plenty of concrete, and very few runway crossings. They'd see tugs that move quickly.
They'd see Class D procedures.
They'd see other ATCs doing the best they can within the restrictions that they have.
They'd see a management team supportive of the line controllers.
And jet engines performing much closer to ISA 15C.