Originally Posted by nbecca

We're allowed to, and take pride in, landing on a 5,000' runway in the 737 or the Airbus. I still love to circle to rwy 33 at DCA.

I've circled to rwy 22, no fed on the jumpseat and landed 15 in an emergency (windshield was shattered, Helicopters followed us down the runway in case we went in the river). I think the only runway I haven't landed on in DCA is rwy 4.

I've done the Expressway Visual into LGA with a 50 kt crosswind (from the east) and landed rwy 17, short of rwy 8/26 clearing on Alpha taxiway - 737's and Airbuses.

It's an attitude, do you want to work with ATC and show your superior airmanship or just do your job and cover your a$$.

Too many pilots, especially the young ones, just want to do the "least risk" maneuver than do what they are paid for - make it work and work with ATC.

When I'm cleared for a visual, plan on me turning towards the end of the runway, there are "style points" with both pilots and controllers.

ATC appreciates the help, loves the airshow, the outcome of the maneuver was never in doubt and the passengers buy the lowest priced ticket the next time they fly.

That's why I got into aviation and still love it.