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Old 31st Oct 2011, 08:19
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Andu
 
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crewmeal, you're being a bit precious. Face it - that crew did a really exceptional job, and I can assure you that quite a few flying the A380 (certainly in my old airline, one of the largest A380 operators) - and even some (gasp! heart be still!) Qantas pilots - would not have done as good a job. As an ex-sim. instructor who has seen many crews struggle, even flounder attempting far less demanding emergencies than that crew had to handle in the real world, I believe you're being unrealistic to say otherwise.

May I join others in saying "well done" to all members of that crew and for being recognised by their peers for doing a truly exceptional job in a situation I'm very glad I was never called upon to deal with in my 42 years of professional flying.
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