In The Drink,
We have nightmares about RT failures in UK (London) airspace. To put it nicely, the procedure is not user friendly.
I have actually been to different ATC units, thought nothing much of it, the guys sitting with their feet on the table, sipping coffee, and chatting happily with the "herd". No disrespect, I recognize a good ATCO when I hear one, and in UK they are as good as they get.
Flying is a non event, most of the time, when it's done by properly trained professionals. Thats the way it should be. I personally would rather have an engine failure after T/O with a heavy aircraft (as long as there are no obstacles). Easier to control.
Is this actually leading somewhere? Not really.
Cheers!