But I fail to see how ignoring SFO's penchant for leaving heavy's hot and high
Does the captain not have the option to decline the 180/5 (or other abbreviated entry that rushes the approach) if ATC calls for it?
He is still required to fly a stabilized approach if he's carrying passengers, is he not? (If I misunderstand the regs, please advise).
The FAA's general view that in good weather aids are a bonus does any of us any good!
I don't understand your beef there. So long as you know what NAVAIDS are or are not available, via NOTAM, charts, ATIS ... you can plan the correct approach for your aircraft and mission.
I am willing to bet that you do each and every time you carry pax from one place to the next.
