Bik re "When ready, descend..., cross xxx at FL nnn" For more than 30 years that.s been my normal way of doing things. I've always tried to do it in such a way as to allow plenty of leeway for the pilot i.e. in such time that the average rate need not be more than 2000fpm, Unfortunately, as i stated, many pilots are now automaticallly questioning the clearance.
I agree entirely with the American method of reducing vertical rate within the last 1000ft - much more comfortable for the pax. We;re having some success in educating our military into doing ir when in proximity to civil traffic.
Perhaps classing them as False RAs is wrong, Nuisance RA is maybe better, but when a pilot follows a False/Nuisance RA it will, one day, lead to the mid air the system is supposed to help avoid.
Nothing,either on ths ground or in the air, is a substitute for good airmanship and "controllership"
edited for spelling
Last edited by Lon More; 21st Aug 2003 at 01:44.