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Old 10th Feb 2004, 08:50
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Harry again
 
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126.9, I offerthe following for your consideration...

If I call and say 'mayday etc we have lost thrust' you will grasp what I mean quite rapidly...

If call and say 'mayday etc we have lost power' you will have to seek clarification... Have they lost power (electrical), or thrust?

So, my point is made. Yes, the industry is 100 years old, but it's nowhere near perfect. I fly often enough with FOs who speak English only as a second language. Perhaps some clarity of terminology might assist our operation...

...and you would be well advised to adopt a more conciliatory tone in this forum. Some of us have been there and got the T-shirt regarding 1000s of jet hours, management experience, academic qualifications, etc. A little mutual respect would go a long way.

Finally, 'power and thrust'... 'completely unambiguous'... You jest!
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