Wait it Out
I'm a Godson of a retrired "PanAm-then-United" 747 check airman. I don't recall what particular accident had recently occured involving weather and landing, to get us on this path, but he told me at dinner one night eons ago:
"I don't understand these kinds of accidents, this landing in atrocious weather...I've never flown anywhere in the world where simply waiting 45 minutes to 1 hour won't let the worst of the stuff pass. I've had a very boring flying career and I intend to keep it that way!"
Worked for him in his 35+ year career - safely retired (with a much diminished pension! Another crime that can be taken-up elsewhere). I, too, have succesfully so far, used his philosophy.
So, IMHO in this case: What's was the rush?
Just something to consider as a possible "takeaway" from this accident.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers, SK8TRBOI
Last edited by SK8TRBOI; 29th Dec 2009 at 14:48.
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