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Old 3rd Sep 2012, 12:24
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Wally Mk2
 
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What a shambles that whole saga was & totally unnecessary!!
The extensive footage of the LE 35 on the program (same one I used to drive) brought back memories of crappy nights out there over the Pacific in a tiny 2 eng plane. A place where there was no decision on how much fuel you took you simply filled it to the gunnels & made sure that you had an escape at every point along the intended route. SE or Depress Ops usually meant max fuel anyway. At least I had great support from a great Company.

I'd like to think that something good might come from all this by way of strong directions & rules from the regulator so that young pilots can learn from Dom's life changing event.



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