Hawaii and Transcripts

[CAflyer]

A few weeks ago a family member was flying to Hawaii. 2 Hours into the flight they came over the PA and said they have to turn around because they are losing fuel and don't know why. I think I would freak out if that happened. Flying 2 hours back to LAX knowing the plane is losing fuel?? How can I feel secure during a flight if that ever happens over the ocean. Obviously nothing happened. They got right off and right back on a different flight.

Also I have been noticed once while reading ACT to Plane transcripts of some flights that when accidents happen it is usually quick and by surprise. I guess this should make me feel better when it comes to turbulence or bad weather. But it kinda makes me insecure about going along... you think everything is good and then Wham! something happens and it's all down hill from there. But with the 2 all people safe crashes lately I do feel a little better about the crew and people acting safely in a crash.

;)

[Kimmar]

If I remember right, (and I'm by no means a pilot) the plane needs to stay within a certain distance of land at all times. They have "checkpoints" (can't think of the real word) that they use to determine if they will continue to fly forward or turn back. For example that flight was obviously closer to LAX than to it's next checkpoint so they opted to turn around and find out what the problem was.

It would be interesting to find out what the end result was, and why they were losing fuel, I wonder if that's actually possible for a passenger after a flight like that?

Perhaps if you post on Captain Hutch's forum you might get more info on scenerios like this.

[MathFox]

If I remember right, (and I'm by no means a pilot) the plane needs to stay within a certain distance of land at all times.
You are right, but I am the first to admit that I don't know all the rules. It depends on the plane type (#engines, ETOPS rating) but also on equipment (life rafts, etc.)