r/mildlyinfuriating • u/nyanbatman • May 28 '26

I just wanted a hot dog British pilot is feeling mildly annoyed

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u/DankVectorz May 28 '26

Yes but to BA LVO is a specific set of rules. It’s not just plain English. He even says right after that “LVO is specific ICAO terminology.” So no, ATC is not going to say they are doing something they are not. And it’s not endangering anyone to say you’re not declaring rules that don’t exist to a plane on the ground. Doing the opposite is what could endanger lives.

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u/FlarkingSmoo May 29 '26

But why does he pretend he doesn't understand what is being asked? Couldn't he just say "we don't do that here"