Originally Posted by
LeineLodge
I get that, still wouldn’t have to actually use LC. Always thought M2 was to allow for easier/safer crossings behind departures. Just don’t see the benefit on the other end of the pavement. Nobody crossing down there.
Anyone remember the flaps 0 “increased performance” DC-9/MadDog takeoffs? Heavy widebody?
Runway behind you and all that…mostly curious because I had a new FO ask why the other day and I wasn’t quick enough to make something up on the fly.
Pretty sure it’s to get domestic narrow body traffic out while sequencing the wide bodies that need full length since they have to generally time those departures with the north side.
ATL is very efficient and mostly predictable, though 28 does come out of nowhere at times. Whole heartedly agree the terminals/food/employees make it a pain to fly through. Mix in plane swaps, reroutes and taking forever to get to an overnight van I’d prefer to stay away from ATL.
NYC is fine, until you get on the ground, then it’s a fairly miserable experience till you take off again.