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Originally Posted by coa787  Don't you have to descend first, usually below the track levels (FL280, FL290), then turn away from the track, to avoid crossing other tracks and potentially hitting other aircraft? |
I will defintely defer that question to the experts on the boards here. I'm sure my jaw was practically on the floor watching from the observer's seat, so I don't exactly remember the order of the procedure, but I definitely tried to absorb what I could.
I was too busy wondering when the instructor would speed up the simulation rate and give them a ground speed of about 3000 kts. It was kinda neat watching the world go by below you hauling butt at about FL230.
Interesting perspective and sorry I couldn't be of more help about the actual procedure they followed. I just remember that darned relief pilot that decided to take a lav break on the way back up front, and then kinda flew through and muttered the diversion clearance while Doug and the capt were running checklists. That guy really needs to work on his communication skills.
By the way Doug, sorry you had to hang out with all us Auburn folks in the sim. Hope we didn't get to ya too bad.