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Old 25th Nov 2006, 11:06
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Del Prado
 
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Training everyone, as an SOP, to undertake noisier, more fuel consuming and Flap wearing approaches to fit in with ATC is not, IMHO, the way ahead
Try not to think of it as fitting in with ATC rather than optimising the runway capacity.
I'd be more than happy to let you fly your own speeds all the way in - just remember capacity will be halved, delays will be measured in hours not minutes and your airline will go bust.

Can we please get away from this "tail wagging the dog" attitude?
As an ATCO I cannot give a tailor made service to suit the needs of the individual when it compromises the most efficient system that gives benefits to all.
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