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Old 31st Jan 2018, 03:24
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Originally Posted by Dick Smith

He claims the whole ETOPS system is simply based on probability, and that one day, a twin engine aircraft will end up in the drink.

This person claims the safety difference is very small, but it is there nevertheless.

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Apparently, there are a number of landing options over the oceans and I remember reading about various islands having [not great] airstrips.

Does that count?
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