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Old 04-06-2016 | 11:30 AM
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Why the need to descend?

I'm missing something here.
Window gets too cold and cracks?
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Old 04-06-2016 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SayAlt
Why the need to descend?

I'm missing something here.
Engine failure, pressurization failure, severe turbulence.... hence the reason for ETOPS planning fuel at 10,000 ft.
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Old 04-07-2016 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SayAlt
Why the need to descend?

I'm missing something here.
QRH checklist would have required it.
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Old 04-07-2016 | 04:57 AM
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HLN news is funny, plane had to turnaround due to dangerous Headwinds!! LOL.. Aren't they flying West to East?
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Old 04-07-2016 | 08:29 AM
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Why is this even news? Headline, passengers inconvenienced in the interest of safety....

#firstworldproblems
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