Originally Posted by
KelvinD
blind pew: Understood. I have heard of that before and I have no queries/qualms re the crew's actions. Although I think the rapid return to service tends to show the Qatar Source report of a smoke indication was perhaps more accurate than the AV Herald version of events. Having listened to some (where available) of the radio traffic, I never heard anything about smoke in the cockpit. Thanks anyway for your explanation, much appreciated.
My main point though was the argey bargey that goes on here between people who seem to be claiming to be experts, with one contributor being hammered for his opinion, despite his declaring his expertise/experience in these things.
I never heard anything about smoke in the cockpit.
The QR crew specifically mention smoke on the flight deck right at the beginning:
https://youtu.be/YjA3ILh8lyE