Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
Not a Qfe issue...math in public issue.
And, he went on to be a Squadron commander.
I could be wrong but my understanding was there was incorrect field barometric used (reduced a bit of safety margin) and then when calculating the start of the split S altitude the field elevation was not added to the pressure altitude. I only know from public reports over 10 years ago, and I thought he was removed from his post.
I'm not sure what "math in public" means - do you mean he just added incorrectly? I'm surprised somebody would be promoted after that kind of an error.
I'd appreciate any links if public but if info not released don't worry about it.
Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
As to this case: it doesn't appear to be an unplanned "show-boating" maneuver.
It was a simple maneuver, gone wrong. One could argue that landing is more difficult.
Doesn't mean we should prohibit landings.
Sigh. Landings and aerobatics are not equivalent in neccessity.