who exactly is in control?

[tobzalp]

Yes. With respect to querying sequencing instructions. I am yet to get challenged when I tell an aircraft "for sequencing (insert track shortening/go fast/speed restriction lifting/long runway closer to their terminal change etc)". If anything I mostly get the word thanks on the end. Now if it is "for sequencing (insert turn/slow down/hold)" there has been many an occasion where a challenge comes from the aircraft. My point being that the actual thing taking place is exactly the same ie: sequencing. I can assure you that stuffing an aircraft around on purpose is not part of the game.




Jerricho is probably the only person i know who stuffs aircraft around and that is not on purpose but due lack of talent