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Old 18th Jul 2013, 10:55
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No hearsay, read the report, virgin arrived in the circuit first, broke off attempt to do a visual, decided to manoeuvre for an Rnav, were heading for iaf when qantas appeared on the scene also headed for the same iaf, virgin gallantly allowed them to go first, after qantas said that they had a fuel shortage. Qantas landed with 2100 kg, after going 150 below the minima ( on the tape), virgin landed with 525 kg, after shooting two approaches, the first to locate the disposition of the runway at the minima, the second approach as conducted virtually to the ground, EGWPS "sink rate" prior to touch down, and a firm landing.

So I ask you who is the gentleman now!
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