You do realize that Aircraft performance is only ONE part of the equation we consider after 10 hours flying all night and very little sleep don't you?
Yes I do agree that a lot of my colleagues ( even the English speaking ones ) don't know when to say require or request.
If I want the long runway then I shall get it, simple.
Without wishing to sound pompous ATC are supposed to provide a service to their end user, the Airline crews wishing to operate their Aircraft to the best safety standards they can.
Remember I'm the one with the ATPL in control of my Aircraft, not ATC.
Last edited by ACMS; 20th Jan 2015 at 10:48.