And this is the problem...You just cannot do this in the States.You fly the speed they tell you.You are a pilot and they expect you to act like one.To non-comply with an ATC command because of SOP is a disgrace!Absolute disgrace.
I'm sorry but it's hardly a disgrace. It is a judgement call for the crew at that particular time on the day. What I don't think you understand is that the ezy "stable criteria" simply cannot be met if we fly the speeds that are sometimes asked. The company has a very clearly defined policy on meeting the criteria by 500ft, and if it is bust and a landing completed from that approach then it is trouble for the crew concerned. So things like 180 to 4 isn't really possible anymore.
ATC wont ask you to fly anything dangerous
Maybe not in the States. You been into Barcelona or Madrid recently? Or Rome Ciampino? To name just a few
