Originally Posted by
LOWI
I have seen many times in the sim before "mayday engine failure climbing 4000ft to <waypoint used for EOSID>" ... only problem is the waypoint was created by the airline for the MCDU/FMC.
As for sonicbum, if I need a change in heading, speed or altitude, for whatever safety reason, I am going for it with or without the support of ATC.
Yes but in real life You are not the only traffic flying in busy terminal areas, so you need the support of ATC to clear closely spaced traffic from your routings whilst you are flying your EOSID which is unknown to everyone, ATC included. So fly whatever you need to, but shout a mayday so other people (ATC included) know you are in troubles and will stay clear of you.