as in I know they have to check for the likes of airnz ifr a/c etc on finals, and its not their 'job' to have to check that with GA, but surely they dont issue the landing clearance while looking the other way?? or if its issued on say a 5 mile final or downwind, they glance at the aircraft before it touches down???
Of all the times ive been up the tower, for me anyway, its just a natural thing to do, once i've heard them issue the clearance, i'll look at the aircraft.
maybe im wrong i dont know. just a thought. and no, im not bagging atc..they do a mighty fine job in HN TWR. The guys (and girls) up there are awesome to deal with.