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Old 18th Sep 2012, 01:53
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Loopdeloop
 
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I don't think Burger boy flys large airliners for a living. Either that or he forgot to engage brain before typing.
I can certainly think of a scenario which would make what the crew did look like a good idea, try this:

He's on minimum gas, ie. enough for Macau. He's first across the threshold as the tailwind hits 30kts. He can then divert straight to Macau but realises that with a 30kt tailwind no one else is going to land behind and they're going to have to change the runway so asks the controller if it's possible to teardrop back on to 07.

Quick thinking by the crew equals 1 saved diversion, less fuel, less time. Pat on the back for quick thinking and big pat on the back to ATC for enabling.
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