Originally Posted by nbl
Variable load- I am not speculating on this incident- I can read 212mans response- ''minor loss of oil'' -the symptems present dictated 'land immediately'. When he is able to respond we will know more.
I agree with SAS and a bit with some of NL comments. If I was placed in the 'night , '60 knots' 'north sea' scenario I would not give a toss the FM said land /ditch immediately - I would descend to ultra low level and head for the nearest 'anything'. Only if some noise, further complication occured would I ditch.
( after discussion with my colleauge of course!)
Nearly forgot. The line between 'pilot saves the day ' and pilot 'disregards procedures' and f"""'s up is very fine indeed!!
Easy ain't it to make to make your own 'scenario' and thought of the decision that best handle the situation... especially when your in front of your computer sipping freshly made coffee... and being able to edit your post, I mean 'decision' couple of minutes later
