Originally Posted by
Smott999
I am now truly wondering if he mistakenly aimed for the VOR.
Unlikely with most (all) nav instruments failed, and they wouldn't be begging for vectors if VOR and DME (for the diving aspect) would be operational
Originally Posted by
cappt
With poor airspeed control and a conservative glide/ratio they would have had a good 30 miles of glide from FL210.
a tad less if you subtract airfield elevation of 7000ft, but still with only 17 miles to cover....could come close