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Old 16th May 2010, 09:35
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Neupielot
 
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No one has ever lost their lives due to an encounter with ash polluted air heavy or light (unless they smoke) and that is over 50 years in aviation history
cos ppl don't fly in affected areas maybe?

Next this pilot will refuse to fly in the bird migration season
I know if i see a pack of birds on my take off path i wouldn't fly into the pack and hope its gonna be ok. Same reason i won't fly into volcanic ash.
Guppy....You are full of your self.
i like this one tho

Not much of a team-worker, eh?
This is the answer.
Being a Captain is about responsibility and authority
authority doesnt necessary mean no CRM. He's leading the group doesn't mean he didn't consider their opinions.

"I would avoid flying at night which isnt a major problem at this time of year".

What the f...?
haha i was thinking the same thing too. Wth....?

Ironically, there was no mention of the copilot.Wasnt there one or he didnt count
Maybe the FO said something like- "errr captain i don't know. i got like 500 hours. Captain, if it's not safe for u then its not safe for me."?
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