I'm approaching my 'Use By' date in a long airline career. In that career I've flown 2, 3, and 4 engined jet transports. By my figuring the B777 would be no more than 200 miles from the departure airport (Melbourne), and the logical decision following engine failure in a 2, 3, or 4 engined aircraft would be to return to the departure airport.
411A says "In a twin, if one engine quits/is shut down, diversion is manditory. Pretty basic stuff." - Spot on 411A. This pilot says that even in a 3 or 4 engined aircraft, Good Airmanship and Safety considerations following a possible second engine failure would indicate a 200 mile return to the departure airport in lieu of 8 or so hours to the destination as the sensible option.
Where, in the name of goodness, did an ETOPS discussion arise from this incident?
Last edited by Old Smokey; 3rd Sep 2004 at 13:06.