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Old 29th Dec 2009, 13:13
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captjns
 
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I'm a Godson of a retrired "PanAm-then-United" 747 check airman. I don't recall what particular accident had recently occured involing 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 tha 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.
To the general aviationist... it's referred to get there-itis... to some in the airline industry from former lives... it's called complete the mission. But to the majority of professional crewmembers we don't let our limitations or egos get in the way of safety of operation.

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