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Old 10th Aug 2013, 03:47
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jriv
 
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After reading 80+ pages earlier about how Asiana pilots can't fly, I find it ironic to list these facts.


==SWA
Short haul route.
Working during normal business hour.
Not in training of any kind.
Normal condition at airport, with all landing guidance systems working.


==Asiana
10+ route
Working at 4AM body clock.
In 'training'
Part of landing guidance system down.





Happy 60th Anniversary of Cease Fire Agreement of the bloody Korean war btw.
When the Asiana pilots crashed, it was because they didn't bring in the power at all. Just left it at idle as the plane stalled and crashed into the runway. Pure incompetence.

When the SW pilots crashed, it was because they didn't want to go around because it would cost them money. Their contract dictates that they get paid by the mile, so the faster they cover those miles, the more likely it is that they can legally pick up an extra trip that month and make more money. Pure money grubbing.

Similar ending, but very different circumstances.
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