The
Houston TRACON has had a
waiver for the 250kt speed limit since 1997.
They often give us “No Speed limit” or assign a speed higher than 250kts on departure.
I hear the air traffic controllers like it. One told me it gave them more flexibility and “The quicker they go. The quicker they go [away].”
I like it. It makes more sense to fly a jet like a jet should be flown. Accelerate to the most efficient climb speed as soon a possible.
I wish there were more open thinkers in ATC. This could be done in many places. It’s a safe and more efficient way of increasing the departure traffic flow rate.
for Houston ATC.