svarin
That is the absolute Truth. A categorical message is a starting point. Wind Shear inop at Cruise? It should be. Just a "heads up"? to not expect the utility at low altitude?
RTLU, Fail. Why did BEA state the Rudder was limited by the control? Was it a status only light? Due to Law change?
Just a little further to go re: 121.5. Wouldn't the crew be disturbed by the lack of following? Or was it received as casually as the DAKAR? What is the Line SOP?
If the crew were experiencing a difficulty, on top of no interrogation by Dakar, why in the World would they hesitate to use 121.5 Fear of the "Guard Police". It is a tool, for appropriate use: recontacting, contacting, reporting, etc.
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