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It sounds like you're a US pilot, are the regulations similar internationally? Though I have heard of some pretty ridiculous landing decisions [1], I doubt thi
by blaines 14y ago
It sounds like you're a US pilot, are the regulations similar internationally?
Though I have heard of some pretty ridiculous landing decisions [1], I doubt this map error will increase Airfield's chances of someone landing there. So I totally agree, the situation described is rather preposterous.
[1] http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northern_az/other/dps-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-arizona-highway http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northern_az/other/dps-p...
- _djo_ 14y agoI have experience with the regulations in South Africa, but they are similar internationally as a result of co-operation through the ICAO and other agencies. Most of the world also follows the lead of the US FAA and European JAA in terms of civil aviation regulations. And yes, pilots have had to make some bizarre emergency landings over the years, but if you're in a situation where the engine quits and you have to get on the ground safely quick the last thing you'll be doing is looking down at your phone or tablet. So yep, preposterous.