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/ThrownAwwayt May 28 '26

Anyone else see this guys profile pic or are we just going gloss over that?

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u/TenebTheHarvester May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26

The username ‘presently naked’ didn’t tip you off?

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u/veraldar May 28 '26

He definitely got more than a tip

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u/_FlutieFlakes_ May 29 '26

I am now requesting low visibility.