This article as originally posted a few pages back by Andy and discussed by others, IMHO, nails the current situation.
Doomed airliner pilot was political fanatic: Hours before taking control of flight MH370 he attended trial of jailed opposition leader as FBI reveal passengers could be at a secret location | Mail Online
ETA: Blue Amber, re rapid climb and descent - maybe the actions of an FO trying to restore control? JMO
Last edited by LegallyBlonde; 16th Mar 2014 at 01:10.
Reason: ETA