I have to say that the control of traffic into LHR is about as good as it gets. I can certainly live with 160 to 4 and still get stable by the required point.
It's when we go into ORD where the fun really starts; 3 runway changes when within 15 n.m of the airfield and being instructed to keep "180 to the marker" is the norm - I just dream about being able to get back into LHR where even when things are starting to hit the fan, the controllers always manage to remain cool, calm and collected - at least that's the impression they manage to convey!
My remarks are not in anyway meant to imply disrespect to the ORD controllers, given the traffic levels into that place, it amazes me that they manage to remain sane! The stress that those guys experience in a single shift must be unbelievable.
