The thought process of any crew member in a low level aircraft shortly after an engine out can be complicated. In deciphering the decisions made in an accident one needs to add to that the dynamics of the weather, considering tailwinds, low cloud, perhaps valley fog or what have you on the day, as well as the unknown influences such as a flock of birds, a dust devil, power lines, wind shear, turbulence setting/rising sun, the list is endless.
A person who has not sat in a dynamic cockpit, in other words one that unlike Microsoft sim, has no pause button, or who has only worked in a hangar job like aircraft maintenance for example, where one has ample time to kick back have a cup of coffee and think of the best course of action, may be quick to criticize what seems like an incorrect decision. The hot seat my friend is called that for a good reason.
Last edited by oompilot; 18th Dec 2011 at 12:54.