Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Yes, A loss of the center system causes a loss of a critical etops component the HMG. It also presents all kinds of other issues from fumes to fire to what happens if you had to divert for another reason such as a additional mechanical or medical. The FAA is going to have a lot of questions. The good news is the positive press will help the crew.
Right on the money Sailingfun. To continue to destination if only an hour and a half in flight would be a very bad decision. Again, I suspect the other articles that said four hours into their flight is more accurate. At least I hope for their sake anyway. I aso hope we get a real answer as to the cause, because their current explanation doesn't meet muster.