Originally Posted by
Global Warrior
For those that have even bothered to examine the BA9 incident, even they, after flying in the most concentrated part of the ash cloud, got all 4 engines running again once they descended out of it so comments like
My comment based on BA9 dropping from 37,000 to 12,000 before a relight i.e. an unplanned, unstoppable descent of 25,000. Who didn't read the report?
<snip>so when HEATHROW DIRECTOR says.....not with me on board..... GOOD get back to West Drayton and do the job that you are actually qualified to comment on
Hhhmmm, HD is an ATCO (retired) and hence an expert on aviation safety, so very well qualified to answer. Oh and London Terminal Control hasn't been based at West Drayton for many years now. There are only 2 ACC's in UK, one at Swanwick and one at Prestwick
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