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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

27th Jun 2017, 22:44

Replies: 289

MERGED: Air Asia Turnback Perth 25 Jun 17

Views: 152,027

Posted By Spotted Reptile

Oh please. This isn't about statistics. This is...

Oh please. This isn't about statistics. This is about airmanship and conservative thinking. If one engine is carrying the load of two, especially with all that vibrating and shaking going on, it IS...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

26th Jun 2017, 22:14

Replies: 289

MERGED: Air Asia Turnback Perth 25 Jun 17

Views: 152,027

Posted By Spotted Reptile

It is down as a suitable alternate for the A380....

It is down as a suitable alternate for the A380. You worry about the logistical problems once you have safely got your passengers and crew on the ground. If you remember QF72 (A330) when the...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

26th Jun 2017, 03:41

Replies: 289

MERGED: Air Asia Turnback Perth 25 Jun 17

Views: 152,027

Posted By Spotted Reptile

The issue seems to be that the aircraft is now...

The issue seems to be that the aircraft is now down to a single engine, and has flown past a perfectly suitable alternate airport. Yes, he "could" continue on one engine to Perth, but what if he lost...

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