Cossack
Sorry, I may have misunderstood you! I wouldn't suggest a 75 goes 1 min behind a 777 either!! But with respect, I cannot agree about the contracted rate. We declare a cpacity which we would expect to meet, all other things being equal but we are not contracted to that (well not at LL anyway). Sometimes, in ideal conditions, we smash that rate and at other times we don't get near it. I guess what I am trying to say is I don't believe any individual should feel that they HAVE to make targets. That will just lead us further into this "push it" culture which will get people into trouble, particularly the less experienced.
As far as the 75 is concerned, it is not just the high vortex, the darned thing is also very slow on short final; yes, I add a bit on behind but a take a bit off in front and that way you don't find 73s only 3 miles behind it as it touches down. Safety is enhanced but the landing rate doesn't change. I think that is a reasonable and professional way to go about it.
As far as BAA are concerned: We all know that the runways are oversubscribed and that there is no spare left to cater for problems but that isn't our problem. It is not our job to make up for the unwillingness of government/BAA to provide the runway capacity that we need. Our primary task is safety and if on a still morning when 76s are being bumped around by 75s then it is unwise to remain stuck to the rules. "...the obedience of fools etc..."
Burp. No, as I am sure you know, I connot give non-anecdotal evidence of the 75s nature but I can point you to the evidence on this forum and that found in other countries such as the US, Germany and Holland. You are of course quite entitled to take the stance you do and nobody could criticise you for it but what is more important, the words of the rule or the spirit it enshrines? Are we forbidden to use our common sense? If we know that what is written doesn't really suffice aren't we honour bound to address that?
Thanks for listening.
[ 01 August 2001: Message edited by: ZeroNine Left ]
[ 01 August 2001: Message edited by: ZeroNine Left ]