crossing cat 1 hold bars
I operate out of LHR a fair bit, and obviously the usual conditional line up is issued. Is it acceptable to cross the cat1 hold bar, i.e enter the runway, before the guy on the threshold has been cleared for departure? Bearing in mind its daylight and good vis.
I do it a lot, as do most of the guys in the other seat aswell. It does save a bit of time, especially if lining up 09r/27l from the south side.
So, is it legal?, do the tower guys expect it?, was the skipper who tore a strip off me for doing this correct?
answers on a post card please
d2k