wiggy - is the "mandatory diversion following missed approach" policy therefore a myth? I was told this by a friend who is a commander at an unnamed but well known Irish airline. If I understand you correctly, the decision to be made involves weighing up whether the diversion or second approach at same airfield will still leave you with 30 minutes fuel? (Plus other factors such as weather obviously)
Rainboe - I'm sure the passengers weren't "screaming". A couple of gasps, yes maybe, but I think there may be just a little exaggerating go on here! I am sure the night of your three approaches you explained to the passengers what you were doing so there was no need for screaming
Thanks Localiser, appreciated.