On 10/01/2014 8:47 AM, [email protected] wrote:
If people wish to continue with using just numbers they should revisit the Air
NZ accident in Antarctica. Individuals working alone, no cross checking and
inputting at dark O'clock. Sooner or later you will have a very uncomfortable
experience.
I've seen it time and time again even in professional aviation.
Yes indeed. This one
<http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/wrong-computer-numbers-caused-emirates-jet-to-almost-crash-at-melbourne-airport-20090430-ao17.html>
was very close to home, and perilously close to being Australia's worst
air disaster. The essential message is in the first couple of paragraphs.
tn
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