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Old 24th Dec 2013, 00:16
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The Ancient Geek
 
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Maybe we should stop worrying about the pilot issues in this incident and take a closer look at the layout of FAJS and this taxiway in particular.

This junction has been an accident waiting to happen for many years, the hazard is known but nothing has been done to improve it. It is unsafe by design.

The correct route bends to the left, the wrong route is straight on. A simple reallignment could eliminate the straight on part and create a clear left/right choice.
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