Have only skimmed the last few pages; seems the U/S APU is almost a distraction to the real question of appropriate crew action in the real world.
Firstly we can discard any statistics - this was actually happening so lets deal with real lives rather than theoretical.
One question, one answer: one engine, the largest/longest piece of suitable bitumen with appropriate approach aids as required by WX etc.
IF it happens to be preferential for the company then that's a bonus - that is NOT, and never should be,anything but the lowest basis for the decision.
If the aircraft is in one piece, on the ground somewhere, and you can write reports about it all then not too much to bitch about really!!
I will happily acknowledge a substantial fudge factor regarding identifying, dealing with, considering consequences, considering options, advising those who should/need to be advised (it's all about the CRM you idiot!!!
) etc that MAY at times allow a better result for all.
Condition Lever - not having a go but could have improved your post by stating/inferring "as a bonus Bali does have support...", the way you worded it sounded like a company/management statement which I'm sure wasn't the intent.
Nice to know about all the electrical backup but as was discussed with a revered training captain many moons ago -" turn off all the electrics you're dark, all the engines you"re f**ked!"
Pretty sensible when you think about it - lots can be achieved with a candle and a standby compass -oh- he did mention something about an operating engine being a bit of a bonus!
Any Captains/Commanders out there want to disagree about the nearest suitable (as above) strips of bitumen as the ONLY option, other factors incidental??
Cheers
