tkatc
Well Known Member
We usually have them report a 5 or 3 mile initial for our F-16s. If I didn't need a report, I might just give a landing/option clearance and instructions on direction of break.
I assume you are asking because of the recent OVERHEAD thread. My take is, at towered airports, if the controller approves it, you are fine because the tower is providing some sort of separation from other aircraft. At non-towered fields, since this maneuver is not STANDARD, then aircraft desiring the overhead may do so, so long as other traffic is not affected.
Sort of like if you are running through the park, you yield to pedestrians on a leisurely stroll, you don't just run them over.
I assume you are asking because of the recent OVERHEAD thread. My take is, at towered airports, if the controller approves it, you are fine because the tower is providing some sort of separation from other aircraft. At non-towered fields, since this maneuver is not STANDARD, then aircraft desiring the overhead may do so, so long as other traffic is not affected.
Sort of like if you are running through the park, you yield to pedestrians on a leisurely stroll, you don't just run them over.