Oh come on 4x !
" the jet on short final really wants to know ASAP when you are clear and just as you are about to key the mike someone gives a taxi call... instead of "standby" he gets traffic"
So you're suggesting that the cagro says nothing? Do you think he has a crystal ball ? Standby by for what? The cagro is required by the regs to acknowledge an aircraft transmission with a traffic statement. This also confirms to the taxying aircraft that his radio is working. The cagro will advise the aircraft on short final if the runway is not clear. That is why he has to be able to see the runway and movement areas.
"traffic is the 737 about to vacate the runway"... oh cheers.. I was wondering what that big red tube the size of 2 houses with a V at the back was..!!
So your also suggesting that the cagro says no traffic ? When an aircraft is still on the active runway !! And "presume " that the other aircraft has seen him ! That is a recipe for disaster as any ATC will tell you.
Last edited by crisper; 30th May 2008 at 23:49.