Last night I arrived back at LGW when the wind was 210 at 28 G41kts. We went around at 140ft above the ground due to WSHR.
If there are any controllers out there who work LGW, could you please tell me why at LGW you insist on having 160 til 4 with extremely bad and testing weather. The aircraft behind us said he would do 150kts and the controller questioned him.
I can fully understand why you do it. Maximising landings etc.
But when the weather is poor, I think it should be up to the pilots discretion.
During LVP's, what is the spacing on the appr? If it is greater than the norm, the spacing should be implemented for all bad weather situations including wind.
I think it would be a great experience for any controller to be in the flight deck with the above conditions trying to maintain 160 til 4!!!!! It's not easy.
