Hi all.
There have been times where I have asked for J10 on the tower freq when approaching J9, we most likely didn't have time to ask on gnd freq as we were too busy on a short taxy doing the pre t/o checks. So what? no big deal, if I think I see a gap allowing me to use J10 then I will ask.
Have a look how much runway a 777-300 uses going to TPE, we use huge de-rates these days resulting in absolute minimum thrust to give a balanced field length. The other day in TPE I swear we used nearly 10,000 ft to rotate!! at a very light weight.
Hong Kong ATC have some of the best controllers in the world, keep up the good work. ( and thanks for the super dooper high speed direct Limes approach from Bkk last week!! saved us 15 mins and put us only 10 mins late, really appreciated. )
Cheers.