This episode depicts two air disasters with similar outcomes. The cast and crew portrayed these disasters with authentic accuracy and great professionalism. Excellently done.
The one important thing to remember with any air disaster is to learn from mistakes. I applaud Canada in paving the way with what the North American aviation industries did to prevent future disasters. Not only with the make and model of aircraft in question, but with all aircraft in a cold environment.
Aircraft perform differently in various weather climates and this episode shows what happens in extreme cold and snow conditions. Airline policies can affect decision making. Weight requirements of passengers and cargo, and the simple weight of fuel, all play a role in any flight. Converting fuel from gallons to pounds or gallons to kilos, last minute changes, pressing flight schedules, in-climate weather, personal issues, all weigh heavily on pilots in command.
Overall, the episode was meticulous and accurate. Great job people.
For those of you flying, think twice before you complain about a delay, the pilot(s) may have saved your life by being cautious.
The one important thing to remember with any air disaster is to learn from mistakes. I applaud Canada in paving the way with what the North American aviation industries did to prevent future disasters. Not only with the make and model of aircraft in question, but with all aircraft in a cold environment.
Aircraft perform differently in various weather climates and this episode shows what happens in extreme cold and snow conditions. Airline policies can affect decision making. Weight requirements of passengers and cargo, and the simple weight of fuel, all play a role in any flight. Converting fuel from gallons to pounds or gallons to kilos, last minute changes, pressing flight schedules, in-climate weather, personal issues, all weigh heavily on pilots in command.
Overall, the episode was meticulous and accurate. Great job people.
For those of you flying, think twice before you complain about a delay, the pilot(s) may have saved your life by being cautious.
