Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
FlyBry:
I'm trying to remember if this is done ICAO-wide, or just in the US. Been too long since I've flown International or on a heavy.
The B-757 has probably the worst vortex of any airliner, and models that do not meet the 255,000 lb weight category are still called "Heavy" on the radio.
I fly international and we do not use "heavy" outside the USA. It seems the foreign controllers are smart enough to read the strips in front of them?
Also, many don't know or care, but you only use "heavy" in the call sign on tower and approach, not center.
CAL 757-200's are 255,000lbs, but do not use "heavy"? Different airlines have different weights/models. The 757-300's are heavy.