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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 7:13 am
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Originally Posted by 1Aturnleft
I've noticed LHR ATC seems to still pack in a fairly tight approach pattern these days.......it's entirety possible that fast exits and runway vacations are called for to prevent other aircraft behind having to perform a go-around
Am very puzzled by this. LHR must be operating at what, 25% of capacity at the moment? Why are things being timed to the second then in terms of approach spacing that seems to necessitate exiting the runway as early as possible after landing?
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