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Wheels up
AVWEB reported:
Speaking for the JFK Controller union, Steve Abraham told ABC news, the pilot "had no choice. He couldn't land 22L, it would have been illegal for him," . . . . But, according to controllers, maintaining the pre-closure traffic volume in all weather conditions, without incurring delays, has presented challenges made manifest in this testy exchange.
If this is accurate, and reading between the lines, it might appear that the FAA is pressuring the JFK controllers to cram 'em in and make the traffic load the pilots' problem.
I know this might come as a shock to some.
Shocking! I glad my airline doesn't put profit before safety! [/sarcasm]
Good job by the crew making it happen the way it should have in the first place.
It seems to be more common that ATC is putting crews into situations close to, at or even over the limitations of their aircraft. What else explains having aircraft land with 8 knot tailwinds on short runways?