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Old 29th Nov 2011, 02:22
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chris lz
 
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"This is Cape Bird" I assume was made after the aircraft had descended below 6,000 ft?

My question is, was it safe to rely on INS for this very descent? The view has been expressed that Collins and his crew should have positively identified the terrain before descending, or else wait for corroboration from ground instruments. That's the piece I'm trying to get a definitive answer on.
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