Originally Posted by
BFMthisA10
Because one aircraft failed to treat centerline as a BRICK WALL (or they both did and collided on CL). Even in the new UPT policy of 1u1d, I have to think that is still the standard. If it wasn't, gotta imagine it is now.
Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
No...I don't believe that is the root problem. As I explained, any formation landing is suppose to chose thier side in the final stages and it doesn't matter if either chooses to land or only one. You are still on YOUR side of the runway. To end up at the runway with one on top of the other goes MUCH further than not knowing who was landing.
I agree BFM. I'd venture to say that the formation landing is pretty well figured out by this time. Not really sure what any 'new policy' is going to solve.
Ok, makes sense. Apparently more than just a student goof if the other IP went for the CL too.