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Old 27th Jul 2011, 11:22
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KABOY
 
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An aeroplane strikes a pod and we defend the crew for the wx environment. I operate into all these ports in Asia and experience weather extremes. I operate the aircraft to its certified limit and walk away without filing a safety report.

The weather exceeds my aircraft limitations and I delay the the approach or conduct a missed approach. To use the weather as a reason for aircraft damage is an excuse for poor decision making and piloting skill.

I operate with pilots of Far East origin and the problem lies in the culture, something that has developed over 100's of years. Unfortunately this culture conflicts with the modern day flight deck.
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