Originally Posted by
Pinuz89
Anyway the departing aerodrome was the nearest, so no need for a diversion to others.
And at least a briefing to your colleague is always a good idea, in order to make a decision agreed together.
Originally Posted by
Antonio Montana
I think its best if I clarify for you, if you are going to an airport other than destination, it is a diversion. Yes you need to discuss this option with the other pilot, but it does not need a DODAR, just a simple process, for example ' We have just left Liverpool, it is Cavok, its close, we can hold etc'
If it helps, I would have dealt with it this way.
We have a passenger with a suspected heart attack, we are near our departure aerodrome, I suggest we divert there, (taking into account the weather), see if your partner agrees, if not why not.
Tell ATC and Hold at present position, or a nearby fix.
Give control to your Sim Partner.
Set up FMC, Nav Aids etc for expected approach, get fresh weather.
Brief
Inform the Cabin crew and passengers
Checklists
Approach and land.
If in doubt keep it simple, it does tend to work.
A little old, but I though your reply was funny, so I have to comment
You say this situation doesn't need DODAR, but than you immediately contradict yourself by actually doing a DODAR!
D = DIAGNOSE = "We have a passenger with a suspected heart attack,..."
O = OPTIONS = "We have just left Liverpool, its close..." / "We are near our departure aerodrome,... so"
D = DECIDE = "I suggest we divert there, (taking into account the weather),..."
A = ASSIGN TASKS = "Tell ATC and Hold at present position, or a nearby fix,...; Set up FMC, Nav Aids etc for expected approach, get fresh weather...; Brief...; Inform the Cabin crew and passengers..."
Congratz, you just did a DODAR...
Originally Posted by
Antonio Montana
"...it does not really require a NITS Briefing either..."
Originally Posted by
Antonio Montana
I would inform ATC, the Senior and of course a PA for the passengers,...
Well, that's the point of a NITS brief.. to inform the Senior..
So in reality you would do both DODAR & NITS.. which you should..