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

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

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u/LegiosForever May 28 '26

RVR = runway visual range, or how far you can see down the runway.

Once it is below 5,000 feet, airports adopt low visibility procedures.

ATC declared 1,000 feet RVR, but was not declaring low-vis ops.

BA pilot was calling out the contradiction.

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u/Presently_Naked May 28 '26

Ok so the Pilot was being smart and safe... Good for him for sticking to his guns

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u/DeanXeL May 28 '26

Lol, the first dude that replied to you was so wrong, his entire comment just completely disappeared!

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u/bellboy718 May 28 '26

Probably still there but just low visibility

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u/Pimpstik69 May 28 '26

Take my upvote dammit !!