Holding for EGCC
Hi wanted to get a pilot perspective on arrivals to Dayne.
Shuttle pilot informed ATC that He could only hold twice around before having to Div and this was whilst EGGP was still closed Yesterday (24th). Was unwilling to declare an emergency but if approach hadn't tweaked their arrival order then it could have been interesting.
Is the fuelling decision always that of the pilot or is he/she merely observing company OP's? This scenario seemed like poor form and would have greatly increased ATC workload had the A/C diverted.
Would appreciate your side of the story though.
RP45