Question from a Non driver!
Hey all,
I don't drive quite like you guys so just got a couple of questions.
Firstly, I noticed that there have been a few birdstrikes at ORD and just wondered what your views are on the 'bird scaring' procedures in force by the aerodrome authority, not only in ord but around the world. The UK would be of interest to myself.
Secondly, imagaine a scenario. You are lined up, ready to go and ATC say " xxx123, essential aerodrome information, I have just seen 3 gulls appear to settle on the runway centreline. Would you like them cleared or to depart anyway?"
Is it a matter of how many birds? Is it a matter of how big they are?
I have said this to pilots and the response has been varied, including one pilot responding with " Traffic in sight !! " I would prefer personally to have them cleared for you, but in the interest of expedition ( which is ALWAYS second to safety) will continue to ask pilots for their opinion on the matter. As mentioned earlier in the thread all SOPS and operating manuals state that ultimately situations are the pilots responsibility.
Ta
TIO