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Old 03-05-2008, 01:30 PM   #7 (permalink)
Matthew Kupetz
 
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Originally Posted by MKFlying7 View Post
A couple nights ago on EWR approach, the controller was slowing just about everyone down in a row because someone had declared an emergency (I think silverjet, but that's beside the point) and he needed more room. A Q- coming over Robinsville:

28.55: "Colgan XXXX I need you to keep the speed up, maintian 250 kts."
Colgan: "We're unable."
28.55: "Alright then what can you give me?"
Colgan: "Oh...about 246."

Quality...
I thought these guys were going to be using 29 and lower altitudes to utilize unused airspace rather than get in line with everyone else?

Larry, if you're reading this is the difference between what looks good on paper and the real world.
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