Did they return ? after dumping fuel ? What was the title of this thread again ?
I love KIS, Keep It Simple, for the Bobby Drivers and as described lovely from a Colleague of mine who got accused to be a POW Veteran: Before 80 kts, between 80 kts and V1, before or at V1, the Criterias are outlined and cristal clear, after V1. The Bus Drivers hear 100 kts and next call is V1.... clear shot as well.
There is no time / space for personal preference as V1 -5 or other hobbies when it comes to the distance / speed / time critical subject.
In real life when the day comes why you are paid for and you stop on the paved surface after the bell rings, (better to hear after listening to the CVR), determination and conclusion would be: Good Boy / Girl, you end up with the Nose Wheel in the Mud: Bad Boy / Girl.
Never think your Fleet Manager, Chief Pilot or other Desk Fliers will protect you because of skidded over a Banana Leaf or something else, fact is you are in the Spot Light and you create a shadow. You have to face uncomfortable questions and also accusations. Suddenly you are the only one who then realises that you are on your own and defense is not that easy done in such cases. You have had a "split second" to decide, the Desk Flier has hours, even day´s, to read and repeat the action that should have been taken and if it is not the same you have choosen in the split second you have to face the cold wind first.
Remember if, God forbidd, you ever have such an event: Everything you state afterwards can and WILL be used against you, from all involved. The Manufacturer will not take any responsibility if he can avoid that. The Airline will not take the blame either, the Insurance Company is also interested to find if they can send the Bill off to the Airport maybe and finaly the Authority is happy to put the blame on someone else then themselves. So be aware that the "bad card" is handed around and the last in the chain got bitten.
Fly safe and land happy
NG