bsieker,
Thanks, I did not know that. The antenna destruction and slow decompression theory, worked for me. Because every possible scenario I had considered. There was always some issue that negated it.
Now the four hours of engine activity have been denied.
However there was a loss of communication. Apparently of all types.
The primary radar information of a change of course is uncertain. There is obviously quite a bit of pressure to find the aircraft. Hence the nervous reaction from the Malaysians.
Needle in a haystack time.