he attempted a go around as per ryanair procedure which states:
in the event of engine failure on final approach,
Flaps 15.
Bug Speed +20knots.
if between 1000agl & 500agl: go around mandatory if IMC & may elect to continue if VMC, requiring to be stabilised by 500.
below 500agl: go around mandatory IMC or VMC.
Priceless! What happened to Captains making such important decisions? How come this lot don't lose more aircraft ?
More importantly -
Have those progressive thinking, aviation safety minded Italians started throwing everybody concerned in jail yet ? You can bet your life that someone's head will roll for the lack of bird control measures at this airfield... it is the Italian way.
BOAC Said:
For 'The Real Slim Shady' - I'm pretty sure old mag wossname has got more experience of 'hairy situations' and 'pretty demanding cardtricks' than you think, but I'm sure he will treasure your advice.
A master of understatement as always! .....Kids these days - You can't tell 'em anything
