Cheers Stu.
Actually, I think that Virgin skipper was cursing us! Here's one as we turned final. Note the traffic crossing 24R to and from 24L.
Spiney - and
Squadgy. Thanks for the explanation of the 24R go-around being compromised if there is Swinton - Sale Water Park (SWP) VFR traffic. However, I'm confused as to why this shold be a problem.
Barton o'head join height is 1800ft QFE, and there will be traffic flying at this level from the north to join. Surely, any traffic entering the Manch zone Swinton to SWP at not above 1500 QNH will be less of a problem to 24R go-arounds than is the always-present Barton joiners?
In other words, why would VFR traffic on a Swinton - SWP be any more of a problem to 24R go-arounds than ia the presence of the BTN overhead?
Just curios.
