Great to hear this thread getting some interesting input. It was not intended have a go at anyone or any company, just an education thing for me. Have taken on board all comments.
Balinda, I can't comment on the specifics of the long landing as I don't really know much more than what was in the paper and an investigation is in progress - it would be wrong of me to comment.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks and I am glad that most people understand that the tower monkeys have no idea of the ACTUAL 1000ft winds until they are told.
Cheers,
NFR.