@ G-Spot
you must have misinterpreted my posting. i certainly do not have any issues getting the gear out. in fact when i used to fly into turin, i didnt hesitate to ask for the gear at 8000' and 200kts to get it in. the point i was making is that there might have been factors on the day that made him slow down sooner rather than later. who am i to sit here and judge what happened??? all i know is that the guys flying for ezy are well trained, perhaps a little over sop'ed, but in general it is very very sensible and safe