Question regarding Fuel Savings Initives etc...
I apologize first place in case someone else has covered this issue, as I have just come across this forum. I also would like to state for the record The Flight Crew performed an amazing feat in this scenario. All of that being said, here's my comment:
I'm curious as to why some of the Fuel Savings Initives have not been called into question. Specifically in this instance, if the APU was allowed to remain operating until reaching altitude would the outcome have been different? I know MEL procedures allow APU use in flight in cases where either a generator or pnuematic supply issue arise. My understanding of the events had the F/O attempting a restart of the APU when this incredibly heavy Glider simply ran out of time and altitude. I'm interested in any comments.