How many people were in the aircraft?
All that have slung statements?
How many GA operators using YPDN RWY 29 use full length by choice.
A pilot had a number of heart beats to determine a fix, a positive outcome.
In this case the pilot did what that pilot could do.
It worked.
Centaurus, you are admired by many, including me. Many years ago we sat around a little round table drinking coffee and talked. You probably won't remember me. I remember you and the experience you have and the way you go about aviation.
In this case I think you have been unjust and exhibited what you have not been before. An armchair critic.
Sir, this is not you and the process you have used to admonish this living person is wrong.
He is living due to actions he called in those heart beats.
SOPs and processes do and will continue to save lives, sometimes, you need to do what you you have to to stay breathing. You and I will not know in this case as we were not there.