I'm guessing that your last quote tag was in fact a question.
Yes it was. I've asked it a couple of times now and still no answer. I would appreciate it if you would answer it because it would help me understand your personal position better. A lot of aviation safety comes down to judgement calls by the P in C. Operating as they did was a judgement call by Collins. If you tell me what circumstances you would be happy flying straight and level clean 1500ft 250kts in a heavy full of pax, then I will have a better idea of how comfortable you are with risk and also of your understanding of the configuration the were in.
Cheers