PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Jetstar leaves Launceston in the dark?
View Single Post
Old 17th Mar 2008, 08:36
  #7 (permalink)  
Capt Claret

Bottums Up
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: dunnunda
Age: 66
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Depending on the actual circumstances, it's not too difficult a situation to occur.

I can recall at least one occasion, when acting as F/O re-activating the PAL on line up, as the Capt who was PF hadn't noticed the flashing PWI, which wasn't flashing as we entered to back track.

I can also recall at least one occasion, where a colleague had the RWY lights extinguish during the takeoff roll. The decision at the time was continuing was a better option than rejecting.

Either of the above scenarios, not noticing the flashing PWI or, having them go out during the takeoff roll, is a far cry from a conscious decision to takeoff without the required lighting. A decision I doubt any RPT jet operator would make.
Capt Claret is offline