Non-heavy jet pilots seem determined to make their point that hot and high at 4 miles is no problem for competent crews.
WRONG!!! Unstable approaches are common and need to be managed expertly and quickly. And I am given the recipe for a hot and high approach on 1 in 4 of my ops into the USA and Canada....and Mexico and the Caribbean for that matter.
Sadly the few qualified folk seem to be outnumbered by the many who do not do the job day in, day out of operating heavy jets.
In a thread like this, the noise level of self-appointed experts is high, and the practical relevance of their input is zero.
I wouldn't voice my views on cardiac surgery or mechanical engineering on a professional website unless I WAS a professional. These arrogant SOB's see themselves differently.
Wrap up please, guys or head to the Spotters forums.
