Originally Posted by
good egg
Chaps/Chappesses
I'm just curious about above phraseology (sometimes used by ATC in UK - I know in other countries they're perfectly happy to clear you to land as number 2,3,4,5 etc). Is it helpful in any way to you at the pointy-end?
Obviously in "good" weather it may seem pointless as you can probably see the reason (although at my unit the reason should also be stated, regardless of weather)...but what does it mean to you? I.e. What do you regard as a "late" landing clearance? Inside a mile from touchdown/half a mile/100ft from runway/50ft??
In VMC condition im willing to take it to 100' above TDZE if I can see the aircraft turning off the runway, if not G/A.
In IMC if I hear nothing at minima its a go around.