Hello ED (for short)
I'm going to knock it on the head after this, I think we're into semantics and not a million miles apart on anything.
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I am a bit surprised that you choose to re-iterate the point about go-arounds due to spacing.....I never said that go-arounds due to that reason do not occur, but the fact is that it is not the reason for the vast majority of goarounds...........to try to claim that is a bit demeaning to your so far itelligent and reasoned arguments.
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Can we agree that if spacing was MORE than 2.5 miles, by how much is up for arguement, then IF the controller got it a BIT wrong, or, if the preceeding pilot got it a BIT wrong in clearing, or if the landing pilot got it a BIT wrong on the app. speed, or any combination of the above, then a 'dodgy' go-around MIGHT be avoided, and a MAYDAY may not ruin the day? THAT'S what this is all about.
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I won't answer the comment about thinking we are above criticsism, as frankly I find it a bit childish.
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Sorry about that. I'm sticking with the comment though, ONLY because ANY pilot, at any stage of his many checks and check-rides that displays any hint of being unable to accept criticism from even the lowliest of collegues, gets looked at VERY keenly these days. I kind of imagined it was the same on your side of the fence, and didn't realise that it might upset anyone.
I hope your family crisis was short lived and all is well. I honestly don't know whether us aviators are better off in being able to get away from them on the other side of the world, or worse off through not being around to deal with them before they get out of hand. I feel threadcreep coming on.
Kind Regards to all.......
ANTIGUA
