Hi Punchespilot,
Comments taken on board and I'll do my best to answer them( no expert but I think I know enough to help)
I Understand they do their best ( expats /others) in a very challenging and restrictive bit of airspace. However experience levels vary considerablly and a lot of the time ( due to no stars) plans are changed..!
The airspace is controlled purely as an approach sector, there is no ACC to speak off, but during peak periods( which is more often than not now) they do split and open a director position.
I can't comment on the speed rest. your given from UAE/BAH but asssume it would be to maintain the standard' in trail ' sep. from traffic ahead/behind.
This would then be lifted routinly on contact because they can use shorter in trail sep and vertical, unless they were holding..... in which case,you'd prob get a further reduction.
As for being to high.....I can only suggest you advise that your to high and ask for extra track miles....I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.
With regards to the tower...... I know almost all the guys / girls on approach are dual rated, however are not twr valid at Doha yet.! and the Twr guys and girls do an OUTSTANDING job in an extremely difficult and V.V busy enviroment.
Things have improved incredably in a relatively short time frame and i'm sure will only get better..!
Hope this helps
