interesting the "flashing PAPI" to tell the aircraft on final there is an
aircraft still on the runway... and who controls the lights.. a sensor? the
same controller that clears you to land with an aircraft on the runway?

I've been "#3 on final cleared to land", so I'm sure the runway will be
"occupied" at least twice before I get to the threshold.

I've also been on downwind and "cleared to land, one departure will go ahead
of you, call your base".

BT
"John Harlow" wrote in message
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ATC-- Position and hold

I'm in favor of simpler terminology such as "line up and wait"

http://cf.alpa.org/internet/alp/2000/aprrunway2.htm

Don't they already do this in some parts of the world?