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Old 25th Feb 2011, 04:24
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Brian Abraham
 
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Land Immediately - Continued flight may not be possible. Ditching or landing in hazardous terrain is preferable to continuing flight.
zalt, to me the 92 seems to suggest by the use of the words may and preferable that the crew may have some scope for using judgment. ie
Continued flight may not be possible
Continued flight may be possible then? The wording is a little wishy washy to me, completely unlike your Sea King and Cormorant examples, as in,
an immediate landing/ditching is mandatory.
and
Imminent danger exists. An immediate landing/ditching shall be made in order to prevent loss of life.
No scope there for any doubt what is being said. Perhaps it's just me, but offer up the suggestion for the forums consideration.
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