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Old 22nd Feb 2010, 11:52
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throw a dyce
 
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To add to DD point about vortex.A certain operator that resides on the East side,are so slow vacating the runway,that a normal gap is not large enough to safely adhere to the vortex criteria for following traffic.You can have well in excess of the vortex spacing when they are over the localiser,but it has gone by the time they crawl off the runway.That's the commercial flights,the trainers are dreadful.The answer is even bigger gaps,or hold them until it's safe.Then they moan as usual.
Actually you get tea and no biscuits just for doing you job properly.The rules are there for everyones safety,as it's the small turbo prop that will roll over,having been driven through vortex from a heli cutting in front.The ATCO will be in the dock.
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