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Old 3rd Nov 2009, 16:35
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Right Way Up
 
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Quote:Q. If the captain becomes incapacitated does the FO fly to an alternate airport, regardless of how close to the (Capt only landing) airport (and medics) they are ?

That's a judgement call Matt, and that's what pilot's are paid for by and large. You would need to take numerous factors into account. Being close to the restrictive airport may and often isn't the only variable. It probably is in a place like FNC because your alternates may now be further out of reach in terms of time.
This could be relevant even if its the FO who is incapacitated.
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