QF 787 to Santiago International Airport

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Originally Posted by kiwi grey

Maybe Rothera Air Facility here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/67...8.127389?hl=en

Enough room to get in, but not out?

Last time I looked Rothera was a bit over 800m with water at each end. And that's when it's not buried. Good Luck with that.

[Rated De]

Originally Posted by Capt Fathom

So you are at 65south and the Cargo Fire Warning goes off. Where is the nearest runway?

Airbus, Boeing, 2 or 4 engines. Same applies!

Captain, introducing practicality into the discussion will not be welcomed.
Fortunately, as the erudite here announce, as it hasn't happened, one can rest assured it won't.

‘In theory there is no difference between theory and practice, while in practice there is’

-Benjamin Brewster 1882

Assuming something won't happen because it is yet to happen is hubris.

[Asturias56]

I thought the argument about 2 v 4 engines on long over-water flights was finished 30 years ago - but not in Australia it seems...................

[V-Jet]

Originally Posted by Asturias56

I thought the argument about 2 v 4 engines on long over-water flights was finished 30 years ago - but not in Australia it seems...................

In Australia, our ponds are larger

BB:
So how many times in the last 20 years has a 4 engined aircraft lost two engines but been saved by the fact that it’s a quad?

How many times in the last 20 years has a quad lost ONE engine but been saved by the fact it’s a quad? And then there’s the Kegwort style incidents. Semantics, twins have less failures because they HAVE to

[Beer Baron]

Assuming something won't happen because it is yet to happen is hubris.

HA!
From the man obsessed with undertaking a ‘longitudinal study’ before launching any new route.

How many times in the last 20 years has a quad lost ONE engine but been saved by the fact it’s a quad?

Not sure what you’re driving at there V-jet? Given a twin is not doomed if it only loses 1 engine, the real threat is losing 2. So how often in the modern age does this happen?

[V-Jet]

Ummm - Kegworth type incidents?

When in doubt, I would ALWAYS err on the side of a bigger hammer. An earthmoving mate gave me exceptionally good advice which does have some significance around 65S. ‘Always use the biggest machine you can - it works out better in the long run’ And at 65+S, it’s ALWAYS a long run!

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Originally Posted by V-Jet

. ‘Always use the biggest machine you can - it works out better in the long run’ And at 65+S, it’s ALWAYS a long run!

If it makes you happy, so be it.

But others may find comfort in more modern aircraft built to later certification standards and more upgraded systems and operated to stricter requirements

[V-Jet]

Originally Posted by compressor stall

If it makes you happy, so be it.

But others may find comfort in more modern aircraft built to later certification standards and more upgraded systems.

Siple Island is lovely this time of year. McMurdo even better - they have accomodation (for scientists) although there is nothing currently available on Airbnb....

Of course, I’m totally ignoring the fact that ‘modern’ jets never break down or need maintenance.

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Originally Posted by V-Jet

Of course, I’m totally ignoring the fact that ‘modern’ jets never break down or need maintenance.

No but non quads don't operate under grandfathered ETOPS exemptions.

[morno]

Originally Posted by V-Jet

Siple Island is lovely this time of year. McMurdo even better - they have accomodation (for scientists) although there is nothing currently available on Airbnb....

Of course, I’m totally ignoring the fact that ‘modern’ jets never break down or need maintenance.

Maybe it might be best if you retire with your trusty quad and 1970’s thinking