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Old 7th Feb 2006, 22:13
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Jerricho
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Ahhh, the good old LAHSO (or SIRO, or whatever).

Used here in Canada when our runways aren't contaminated with snow etc (wet runways increase the distances)

We have some operators who will not participate (requirement to inform ATC on first contact) either actively ie the one holding short or passively (on the receiving end ) and even have one or two drivers for the regular operators that normally do that inform us they won't. It is a very useful procedure, although on radar it can look hideous. I'm guessing so many arguments can be put up regarding "Well, you can land on a runway of xxxx ft, what's wrong with landing on a runway of twice the distance and stop before the intersecting?". And (touch wood) I have never seen it, but a double go-around could be a little interesting for all involved.

From what I understand, it's not something pilots like to have droped on them at the last minute. I'm sure some of our drivers out there will be able to expand on this.
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