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Old 5th Oct 2007, 15:08
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Check Airman
 
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We had to hold because we were behind two EZY's: the first one doing 265kts in descent, ATC asked the second one if he could fly 320 in order to be number one. He said NO and as a consequence he was slowed down to 220 and we were send in the hold...

If that's so,those pilots are very selfish indeed. He must be telling himself "Let me save 50kg of fuel even if it means each person behind me burns an extra 500kg. I'll be able to sleep at night because my boss, who sits behind a desk all day thinks that's how it should be done."

People, there's a reason WE are in command. I for one wouldn't hesitate to ignore the CI speeds if it means a more expeditious flow of traffic. I don't know about these guys, but I'd feel pretty bad if I caused somebody else a major inconvenience (hold or missed approach), especially for something as trite as that. Come on guys, please display professional courtesy and good airmanship.
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