It has now been over seven months since MH370 disappeared, and it seems that we know less now than the day it disappeared. As far as I know the investigation seems to basically be on hold, which is rather disappointing since clearly there are lessons to be learned from it which can be used to…
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Everyone is entitled to their opion & he did make some valid points. Did you see the Vanity Fair piece on Air France 447? Interesting reading. http://www.vanityfair.com/business/2014/10/air-france-flight-447-crash
It is reckless to suggest that the 777 is unsafe. Zero evidence to support this.
I agreed with what he says. Maybe it isn't his place but his airline is the biggest operators of the 777 but then again he thinks it wasn't the plane it was a person.
The search has restarted hasn't it? E.g. http://www.smh.com.au/national/mh370-seabed-search-begins-in-deep-indian-ocean-waters-20141005-10qli2.html
Somebody knows something about MH370, but they aren't talking or there is a gag order against them. Unfortunately, whether we know the truth or not, we won't be able to compensate the lost souls, or their loved ones they left behind. That loss is permanent.
As I understand it, the reason that anything on the plane can be disabled from the flight deck is so that in the case of a possible electrical fault in the unit, they can cut electricity before it starts a fire like what was brought down Swiss 111. If that isn't an actual concern, then there is absolutely no reason to make the transponder and ACARS pilot-disableable systems. And it's not like he said anything that hasn't been said before.
I believe the reason for pilots being able to switch off transponder is because they need to when the plane is on the ground.
Isn't it obvious there was something malicious that happened if the transponder was turned off manually? And lucky, why do you think Mr. Clark should shut up? I think- especially being the CEO of the biggest operator of the 777- gives him a definite right to express his opinion on this matter. That being said, I think everyone should be entitled to their opinion, and be allowed to express it publicly without hindrance.
I'm impressed by this guy. Very Cogent, rational answers. To the people who say he should 'shut up' - I say that's nonsense. He was asked what his opinion was - he gave it. If you don't like it, tough!
FWIW - I tend to agree with him. There's some foul-play. The plane's disappearance is so squeaky clean - it can't be accidental.
Ben,
You stated "so he certainly has an interest in making sure the plane is as safe as possible." That statement suggests the airplane might not be safe. MH 370 has nothing to do with airplane safety.
@ David Brown -- Safety isn't limited to what would traditionally be considered a potential "fault" of the aircraft. But it could involve cockpit culture/crew training as well as perhaps not being able to disable ACARS.