LGW !! Is that normal?
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LGW !! Is that normal?
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.1505.../data=!3m1!1e3
Hi, I just wondered. If somebody here from Gatwick, how is it possible 2 aircrafts on main runway?
Hi, I just wondered. If somebody here from Gatwick, how is it possible 2 aircrafts on main runway?
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And on the busiest single runway operation anywhere I wouldn't be surprised to see two aircraft on the runway at the same time on a nice sunny day (admittedly not quite as close together as those on the Google map image!).
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For heaven’s sake don’t show that to Gatwick Airport. They’ll be off to consult on the financial benefits of such utilisation and before you know it the CAA will have rubber-stamped approval for 90 movements an hour before you can say Mammon. Next thing you know they’ll be using the taxiways as runways too 
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Originally Posted by LookingForAJob
So even more interesting to see what the current 'busiest single runway airfield' can teach the team at KK! (And I have researched the current numbers 
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Originally Posted by HEATHROW DIRECTOR
As long as the "competition" isn't a clockwork mouse joint.
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Originally Posted by HEATHROW DIRECTOR
TCZ.. there is a major difference between light aircraft and IFR commercial traffic.
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You're right HD.
IFR, Fully trained pilots who usually comply with ATC instructions, spacing on approach set up by approach radar, speeds flown as requested to assist with sequencing and if it all goes wrong the words "go around" still available.
ADV None of the above, resulting in a higher workload and scrutiny of each flight but still with the availability of "go around"
IFR, Fully trained pilots who usually comply with ATC instructions, spacing on approach set up by approach radar, speeds flown as requested to assist with sequencing and if it all goes wrong the words "go around" still available.
ADV None of the above, resulting in a higher workload and scrutiny of each flight but still with the availability of "go around"
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Originally Posted by HEATHROW DIRECTOR
TCZ.. there is a major difference between light aircraft and IFR commercial traffic.
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Originally Posted by tczulu
Indeed there is. Funnily enough after over 40 years in NATS,West Drayton then the shopping centre that is Swanwick, I worked that out.Also, a clockwork mouse driver back in the day. Thought my user name might be a clue. TC=Terminal Control. Never mind, retirement is great!😃
