New phraseology for ruway entry
NATS has mandated new phraseology, which includes the runway entry point with every clearance for aircraft or vehicles to enter or cross the runway - e.g. "BAW123 after the landing VIR B747 2 mile final line up and wait runway 27L at NW1, you are number 2 for departure, number 1 is from the intersection ahead" pause for breath before traffic information etc.
How do we feel about this?
Will it provide any reduction in runway incursions?
Will it make matters worse as pilot get used to hearing an entry point each time and become blasé about it?
Does it increase safety or is it just another PITA with which to nail us when someone gets it wrong one has been missed somewhere in the previous half hour?
I'm sure someone can put it more eloquently than me.