MD 11 Technique and Procedures
It would be interesting if there was commentary from the test and evaluation crews of the MD-11. PPruNe members offer a diversified background having to do with the operation of commercial aircraft.
Some purport in this thread to having been challenged while bringing the MD-11 to a safe completion of the flight with marginal weather.
There also seems to be a question, based upon the content of the thread so far, whether Narita provides exceptional weather challenges.
Most commercial aviators expect to operate in a broad spectrum of operational and equipment conditions. None expect their skills to be tested beyond the probability of successful resolution. Is it that Narita or the MD-11 provide that exception to skill expectations?
One hundred percent of the aviators certified by their respective regulatory authorities should have complete confidecne that the equipment they operate meets required safety criteria.
This accident, and the tragic loss or two of our peers, should have been avoidable or they would have never filed a clearance for the flight. What are the reasons which should have locked this flight out of the system?.
Tom
Jacksonville, Fl
Last edited by precept; 28th Mar 2009 at 00:28.
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