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Old 11th Dec 2019, 01:40
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Just before the automated warning sounded, when Collins had finally decided to get out, Cassin told him it was clear to the right. Remember that Collins, according to Jacinda Ardern and Mahon, believed the high ground to be to his left, because he has locked the aircraft back onto the wonderful nav track. So you would turn right, would you not? Especially if your co-pilot, sitting on the right with a better view, says it's clear to the right. in response, Collins said "No negative". What did he mean by that? We know exactly what he meant, because he then pulled out the Heading Select knob and initiated a turn, to the right. To the right. Towards where the high ground was supposed to be. So much for Mahon's nonsense about him be sure of his position.
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