Serious battle between ATC and pilot, pilot declares emergency to get another runway.

[jmig]

OK.. as I happen to wander in here most days and tend to read a variety of things and have controlled airplanes longer than many of the pilots here have been able to read I finally got to the point where I have to toss in more than a couple of cents worth...

Until then, remember the old saying about "having walked a mile in his shoes"...

Excellent post, Sir! :salute:

 

[browngib]

I am always right; even when I am wrong!

I haven't flown a "real aircraft" since 1977; I seem to remember that the Pilot in Command can declare an emergency at any time; then later he may have to explain his declaration to the FAA. However, agruing with an ATC Controller is a real waste of time. No one will get it right. I don't play war with those who are not in the fray nor fully armed!

 

[MudMarine]

Unethical, immoral, unprofessional, dangerous and a pilot without honor or dignity! PERIOD

 

[Ken Stallings]

Unethical, immoral, unprofessional, dangerous and a pilot without honor or dignity! PERIOD

I hope you understand that what you just posted is contrary to aviation law as administered by the FAA on behalf of the US Congress. It may well be your opinion, but the law does not attribute those qualities to the decision.

I'm equally sure that if you polled the opinions of the people onboard the aircraft, who's lives were entrusted to the pilot, that they would likely disagree.

Ken

 

[CybrSlydr]

I agree with Ken and company. The pilot was in the right.

 

[cheezyflier]

maybe a little off topic, but i find it interesting that the guy who created this thread isn't allowed to participate in it.

 

[Moparmike]

That is because he is no longer a member here.

And on that note...to keep things fair...no one else may participate in it any longer either.