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Old 19th Jun 2010, 12:12
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IF, IF, IF...

Here is a HYPOTHETICAL situation... IF you had an engine failure and the remaining engine was operating normally initially and there was a runway close by with an ILS but with fog and practically zero vis, below landing minima for your class of aircraft and operation, and a few miles further on is another runway that is CAVOK, how many pilots would choose to land on the nearer runway - seriously?

This question doesn't have to be answered, but if this situation was real... And if the pilot chose the second airport and the remaining engine starts acting up on the way there - one could end up in a sticky situation...

I don't wish to argue further on this. Just presenting some food for thought.
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