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citabriapilot · January 4th, 2008, 16:28

It's also common practice to be cleared to land 25 miles out with 3 or 4 airplanes in front of you, more behind you, in the IFR system.

The controllers know what they are doing. Most towers have radar as well and they are well aware of where you are, how fast you are going, and if you will make it in before "the other guy".

January 4th, 2008, 16:28	#13
citabriapilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 124	Re: What's the rule on landing clearance? It's also common practice to be cleared to land 25 miles out with 3 or 4 airplanes in front of you, more behind you, in the IFR system. The controllers know what they are doing. Most towers have radar as well and they are well aware of where you are, how fast you are going, and if you will make it in before "the other guy".