Originally Posted by
Bwipilot
I can honestly saw that I've never messed that up. I always pull up #1 since I figure all the American planes have flow times for PHL, JFK, CLT, DFW, or ORD.
You understand the difference between the block and the taxiway, correct?
Even if you are number one in the block you still make the turn. First for the reason stated in the vid but also because it allows 3 jets (4 in the block of 01) to fit in the block. If you don't turn then there is only room for 2, especially the block of 19.
Again, a little common sense and situational awareness goes a long way in this business. You know, "some of that pilot sh1t".