Whilst we're on this subject, what consideration do LL Deps give to a/c following the infamous A340 on the same route, same vortex cat?
The number of panicked 'phone calls fielded by those who look at their ATM oh so late and see the XXX A340 struggling out of 2k', doing 165kts and not having reached Bur (West) or turned for Kilba (east) as their next heavy on the same route trundles towards V1!
Now I realise there are pressures in the tower, but stopping the following a/c off at 2k' (outside CAS) is not really the answer! Well, it is as a last resort, but perhaps some extra seconds before clearing the following for take off - you know, for luck!?
I'm not having a pop (honestly) I just thought perhaps some LL ATCOs can put their side forward as there is never time (nor is it the place) to do so in the said panicked 'phone call!
Regards to all,
SS.