Originally Posted by
Tim Hamilton
I am simply saying there was another/closer option.
Nothing else !
Against my better judgement of not expending effort on you, here goes.
Yes there was "another option", but it wasn't a good one!
If they had enough fuel I'm sure Brisbane or Melbourne or was an option too!
Tim, the way you are writing is that the crew should have gone to BK simply because it was the closest physical airport, despite the fact that SY is the best option, given all the requirements as put forth in the CAOs for continued flight with 1 inop.
Have you given thought to the fact that, whilst something might be physically the closest, an airport a bit further may be better? Think of something called the need to descend and track miles- you wouldn't dive bomb in from over the top of something. Or maybe you would?
Now I suggest you refrain from posting unless you have something that is actually worthwhile.
I think the rest of us professional, and smart/logical pilots, are probably in agreement!
With that, I'd just like to echo what many others have said- good job crew!