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spaaks 04-06-2016 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by SayAlt (Post 2104285)
Why the need to descend? :confused:

I'm missing something here.

Window gets too cold and cracks?

BMEP100 04-06-2016 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by SayAlt (Post 2104285)
Why the need to descend? :confused:

I'm missing something here.

Engine failure, pressurization failure, severe turbulence.... hence the reason for ETOPS planning fuel at 10,000 ft.

baseball 04-07-2016 04:30 AM


Originally Posted by SayAlt (Post 2104285)
Why the need to descend? :confused:

I'm missing something here.

QRH checklist would have required it.

billyho 04-07-2016 04:57 AM

HLN news is funny, plane had to turnaround due to dangerous Headwinds!! LOL.. Aren't they flying West to East?

Grumble 04-07-2016 08:29 AM

Why is this even news? Headline, passengers inconvenienced in the interest of safety....

#firstworldproblems


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