Originally Posted by
Huck
The sad thing is, this accident could have started an in-depth debate as to the handling qualities of MD10 vs. MD11, particularly in the flare, particularly in a crosswind, to include the use of (I say over-reliance on) autothrottles and automation.
But due to the pilot involved, the digging stopped as soon as they got to her training record.
That is a very valid point.. I have a friend who said this to me recently about how the 10 and the 11 have different characteristics on the landing. There is need to discuss more in depth the difference in the handling of the two aircraft and the wisdom of flying both back and forth.
That said, this is for me, further proof positive that the politics of gender and political correctness has no place in airline hiring practices.. LIVES are at stake.