Regarding Old Smokey’s post about this being my thread – I simply started it and am very pleased that it has gotten the response that it has – all of you own it more than I do. I hope that no one interpreted my last post as desiring to end it.
I don’t recall whether it was this topic or another, but John Tullamarine stated something to the effect that the regulations that we live with do not guarantee absolute safety in all circumstances – simply an increase in the odds. The safest aircraft never leaves the ground but this is not conducive to a profitable commercial airline operation. John – please correct me if I’ve miss interpreted your comments.
One of the concepts that has come out of this thread, in my opinion, is that a major section of the pilot population is not as knowledgeable of the details of engine out procedures as they should be, therefore, many are making decisions based on incorrect odds.
I recall a quote from Perry Mason which seems to apply:
“Sir – you are drawing conclusions from facts not yet in evidence.”
Loke