Originally Posted by
Meester proach
In this day and age the fact an offset VOR to circling minima is seen as acceptable at a major airport is the first problem. It’s the first hole in the cheese.
And if you think JFK ATC is some of the best in the world - well only if the criteria is “ rudest “ or “ fastest talking , least intelligible “
There’s this little problem of nearby airports that have equally heavy traffic volume—KLGA, KEWR, KHPN, KTEB, KFRG. It’s do this or go elsewhere when there’s a strong SE thru S wind. Or, be able to fly by looking out the window, perhaps aided by a HUD.
GF