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Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu  I've heard many times since I started training "yeah, the guys in the tower would rather you land so you don't mess up the flow of traffic". Probably wouldn't stand up if the FAA decided to press the issue. In addition to that its just a safety factor, I'm goin around, no question. |
Absolutely!
What if this time the tower guys
didn't want you to land or forgot you were there? It may not be part of the normal stabilized approach definition, but if the landing isn't assured get out of there and try again. Don't gamble your ticket that the runway is clear and the controller is going to cover for you. If there's an inspector anywhere near the airport they won't care about anything that's not on the tapes. Without a landing clearance you're not authorized on that runway...same as you wouldn't say "the previous guy is on his takeoff roll, I'll just go ahead and position and hold; they're going to tell me to pretty soon anyways."