CarbHeatIn
9th Jun 2005, 15:41
Hi all,
I departed JFK last night, as SLF on UA. This allowed me to listen in to ATC communications on UA's audio system.
Departures were using 13R and Arrivals 13L.
However, I noticed that 3 BA 747s insisted on 13L "for operational reasons" after being given taxi instructions to 13R from Kennedy Ground.
Not being familiar with JFK, I just assumed the Speedbird crews were insisting on a longer runway for optimal performance. I've since had a look in my Jeppesen Manual (for ATPL Flight Planning exam) and noticed that 13R is actually a significantly longer runway. The Departure procedures (looks like we flew a Bette Two Departure) seem the same for both runways.
Assuming my Jepp manual is correct, (which it may not), I'm wondering why would Ground clear BA to 13R? Would Delivery not have already approved a plan including 13L? Secondly, Why did BA insist on 13L when 13R is the longer runway?
Appreciate any responses.
I departed JFK last night, as SLF on UA. This allowed me to listen in to ATC communications on UA's audio system.
Departures were using 13R and Arrivals 13L.
However, I noticed that 3 BA 747s insisted on 13L "for operational reasons" after being given taxi instructions to 13R from Kennedy Ground.
Not being familiar with JFK, I just assumed the Speedbird crews were insisting on a longer runway for optimal performance. I've since had a look in my Jeppesen Manual (for ATPL Flight Planning exam) and noticed that 13R is actually a significantly longer runway. The Departure procedures (looks like we flew a Bette Two Departure) seem the same for both runways.
Assuming my Jepp manual is correct, (which it may not), I'm wondering why would Ground clear BA to 13R? Would Delivery not have already approved a plan including 13L? Secondly, Why did BA insist on 13L when 13R is the longer runway?
Appreciate any responses.