Emergency Squawk this morning NW England
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Emergency Squawk this morning NW England
Anyone know what the emergency traffic was, south-eastbound over Merseyside around 0640 local? It was maintaining FL390 so obviously not critical. Medical emergency perhaps?
Yeah, a bit too snarky - and I apologise.
I've just a bee in my bonnet about people (not necessarily ATC) second guessing pilots actions, without knowing the facts. Most of the time the best one to make judgement is the guy/gal that is in the cockpit, at that time. In restrospect, it's sometimes not the best decision, but at the time, to that pilot, it's the best they can do.
Sometimes such questions/comments can discourage pilots from squawking or declaring an emergency - to the detriment of flight safety.
Keep looking after us
I've just a bee in my bonnet about people (not necessarily ATC) second guessing pilots actions, without knowing the facts. Most of the time the best one to make judgement is the guy/gal that is in the cockpit, at that time. In restrospect, it's sometimes not the best decision, but at the time, to that pilot, it's the best they can do.
Sometimes such questions/comments can discourage pilots from squawking or declaring an emergency - to the detriment of flight safety.
Keep looking after us
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A handsome apology which I accept unreservedly. I never aspired to being much more than a Cessna 150 driver so I have infinite respect for you guys.
You bet I'll keep looking after your interests
You bet I'll keep looking after your interests
