would you care to name and shame?
Not really, as they do a very good job the rest of the time.
I have no problem with charging for training go-arounds as that's the intent on arrival. However, being charged for a go-around due to what is effectively a blocked runway is a different matter and this has to stop NOW
I completely agree. Although I would not personally feel obliged to fly by money, if it has come to the point where some pilots may be forced into flying into potentially dangerous situations due to the cost, then that is a complete cheat.
Perhaps I should expand on the situation a bit more.
In total, there were 3 aircraft orbiting downwind, for a landing A320. 2 of which were PA28's, one was me, a C152. The first PA28 landed without incident, then what was in my first post happened.
Obviously, I cannot complain about the bigger aircraft. Heck, It can be fun at times. But the first PA28 joined the circuit late downwind, so I was wondering if ATC could not have sent him for an overhead join due to the situation?
Really not sure about the above comment though
Cheers
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