Originally Posted by
quadspeed
Not to ruin an otherwise great narrative, but keep in mind that it's that same experience that often keeps a highly compensated gweillo from even attempting the approach under those conditions. Been there enough times to know that I shouldn't have.
My experience of being on reserve during typhoons is I always get called out. On checking the roster it is a cadet-Captain actually showing some smarts and calling in sick to avoid showing just how skilled they are.