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Old 23rd Jun 2004, 06:33
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I'd agree with that - at aerodromes familiar to the operator with established SOPs in place for the aeroplane type.

But an ATC assumption that any commercial air transport category aeroplane operator is automatically able to accept LAHSO is not. Using full reverse and max braking isn't going to be conducive to maintenance costs......and if that leads to a 'hot brakes' incident and call out of the aerdrome fire services, capacity isn't going to be increased much.

So yes, LAHSO can be entirely safe with your sound SOP and airmanship considerations, West C - but I consider that pilots should advise ATC that they are able to accept LAHSO rather than ATC assuming that they can unless advised otherwise.
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