Originally Posted by
aewanabe
I thought the OP was trying to educate himself as to our needs; why the rancor?
Anyway, for JetBlue we need to be configured with final flaps, on speed, engines spooled, and in a position to descend continuously to the TDZ not in excess of 1000 fpm. For both VMC and IMC we're required to be stabilized 1000' AFE. This is true for both the Bus and 190; note the 1000 foot requirement for visual approaches is more restrictive than many other carriers. That's why you're gonna hear me squirm or refuse when you ask for 180 knots to a 4-5 mile final. Hope this helps.
No rancor. There is a big difference between what our companies require us to fly and what is required by FAR for the controllers. If the controllers followed their rules, we would have no issue meeting ours.