Way to go Delta (Taxiway Landing) - Page 4 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

#31

AirWillie , 10-20-2009 07:58 AM

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I think landing on a taxiway is about the same as landing on Broadway. Am I crazy? A senate hearing should be heard.

#32

RichieAshburn , 10-20-2009 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cyrcadian

That's what happens when you forget to ask for a "wind check."

Let that be a lesson for all . . .

Not to make light of this situation, but that was a good one

#33

RichieAshburn , 10-20-2009 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace

You know that if it was a regional that did this you guys would be all over it, saying it's gotta be due to experience, this is another example of regionals being unsafe. And everybody would be second guessing the pilots. But instead for the most part we have people saying, delta pilots are the best in the world so therefore they probably weren't in the wrong. I'm sorry, but if you land on a taxiway 999 times outta 1000 someone f'd up. They definitely got some splianin' to do, and I hope this was that 1 in a thousand time. If there was a fully loaded 777 on that taxiway, I'd take the ravine over the taxiway anyday.

I'd still prefer any Delta crew over you or ANY other rj crew. Mistakes are made at all levels, but EXPERIENCE MATTERS and reduces the odds of making these mistakes. Like ACL said, wait for the details.

#34

ERJdude , 10-20-2009 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RichieAshburn

i agree... unless you're 64 yrs old, you're just flat out dangerous in the cockpit!!!

darn RJ crews.

#35

TillerEnvy , 10-20-2009 08:10 AM

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These dangerous regional drivers..if only they had 1500 hired when they were hired AND a college degree...err...wait a minute.

#36

TillerEnvy , 10-20-2009 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RichieAshburn

Please explain to me what details could "make it all better" that it was deemed appropriate to land on a taxiway.

#37

newKnow , 10-20-2009 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Respond to my e-mail I sent you last week then

BTW congrats.

What email!? I missed it. Congrats?

#38

RichieAshburn , 10-20-2009 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TillerEnvy

Please explain to me what details could "make it all better" that it was deemed appropriate to land on a taxiway.

Please explain to me the inside info you have on this situation which allows you to criticize the crew. Are you perfect?

#39

buzzpat , 10-20-2009 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jdt30

Quoting IrishTiger "Delta pilots are the best in the world" I'd say Cal and Delta are tied since they can both land succesfully on taxiways. I've heard that American and United pilots are pretty good; I bet they could probably get a 777 on a taxiway.

AA can do it as well. They landed on a taxiway at SEA.

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BSOuthisplace , 10-20-2009 08:19 AM

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Like I said, I hope this is the 1 out of a thousand time that is might be ok to land on a taxiway. Until we hear more details I will withhold further judgement and go back to frolicking in the regional forum.