Gonzo different countries have different ways of doing things even in europe. And if your used to the Brit way of doing things it can be a bit of a shock on first exposure to the way the rest of the world works.
And it is also the PIC's job to conduct a safe flight so if they want more than the book says thats what the get. Obviously its bad form to announce you want more just as you block the runway or for that matter once you are in the line up sequence. For that matter some company SOP's state you need more behind certain types than the official book figures 757 being the prime example.
Min spacing behind something 3 or 4 times your weight in the medium cat can be a bit of a rollercoaster.
Last edited by mad_jock; 11th Sep 2012 at 12:37.