GreatBear
A question. In your review of ACARS furnished generously by
mm43, (reference final position report)
Why is the LRP considered "Fortuitous"? It is reminiscent I think of Msr. Gourgeon, in dismissing the "off course " 447 as the result of bad luck on the part of the pilots, and their obvious "difficulties" in "reading the radar return."
If I wanted real time Mx from my pilots, I most certainly would NOT leave them out of my very expensive ACARS system. The Computer is not the only "Brain" aboard. I am amazed no one has offered the
PR as the final com from a doomed crew, who knew their com was crap, and ACARS presented a way to shepherd rescue.
Of course, the crew may be blocked from ACARS utility, but, my goodness, that seems just dumb.
Although this may present the crew as professional, engaged, and alert, instead of detached, poorly attentive, (They missed the Radar, remember), or casually reading
Le Monde, while 447 danced, betrayed by her "unlucky escorts", I give them at least the benefit of the doubt.
bear