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Old 21st Jun 2014, 04:07
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BHead,

You have no idea what the dragon pilot had to put up with that day . Technically and logically with similar speed aircraft the lower one should have preference but not always .
I have to admit that I have been guilty of venting frustration at HK ATC when they give seemingly ridiculous instructions .
ATC can you fly 320kt descent
Yes.
Okay transition to 320kts in descent
Not 2000ft into descent slow to 250kts . Followed by speed up, slow down, speed up again vectors and finally take up the hold
Frustration you bet ! so cut the dragon pilot some slack he wasn't rude, simply expressing his outrage at being the one to take the hit when clearly thought he should be number one

For all the others making joking comments about Asiana please consider how you would feel if it was your airline or friends that people were making fun of and edit your posts accordingly . It was a tragic accident and there but for the grace of God ....
We should be professionals here and not take cheap shots at other crew

As for BHead this post should never have been published every action has consequences
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