Originally Posted by
matzpenetration
if we can see that we have started to catch the guy in front
Too many people flying around think the TCAS TFC display gives them the necessary information and/or authority to disregard ATC instructions.
Not suggesting you do, matz, but you did sort of bring it to mind. I get very unhappy when chaps I fly with say things like "ooh look we're getting a bit close to the guy in front I'll just slow down a bit", without asking/telling ATC. Admittedly, none have had experience in the LTMA yet but I think this influence of the TFC display has a negative impact on the ATC/pilot 'team' aspect of ops.
I'm sorry it's hassle for you guys in ATC, but please do file that paperwork if you have a problem. In most progressive companies, criticism of this type will be acted on constructively. You may think you're doing us a favour by keeping offically quiet, but that's probably only at the expense of the next group of guys to experience the same problem - maybe with a less successful outcome.
It also avoids the 'no-ones complained so it must be OK' excuse beloved of airline/NATS management.