Originally Posted by
Gonzo
Isn't that referring to Approach Control passing landing clearances though? Or am I missing something?
Hi Gonzo - no you are right; thus why I specified "Broader Guidance". We need to cater for the scenario of Gulfstream 5 approaching 4 mile final with a PA28 at 2 mile final and having a safe and managed arrival for the G5 and also a save and managed go-around for the G5, in the event that the PA28 ahead is actually doing a go-around. Caveat - taking into consideration the met conditions at the time. All this coupled with a single exit point on the runway and the inability to issue a "land after clearance" in such a scenario due to the speed differential. This is more about the boarder SMS piece of how we operate safely with our diverse aircraft types constrained by the physical characteristics of the aerodrome.
Hope that helps but things into context. Fred