Isn't that point of time mumber jumbo only with engine failure? Nevertheless I too can see a long report to make it official. Walter ICT ----- Original Message ----- From: <WaterskiPilot@aol.com> To: <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> > In a message dated 5/19/02 2:54:02 AM Central Daylight Time, kawika42@mac.com > writes: > > > > The flight originated at LAX, not Long Beach. If I remember correctly, > > they did declare an emergency to get priority ATC handling but they > > didn't feel the need was urgent enough to land at San Diego; better to > > go to LAX with it's longer runways and maintenance facilities. > > > > So what do our dispatchers think of this in light of "nearest airport in > point of time?" I see an extra report being written. > > Jim > I have a personal dent in the crew lounge sofa. > Proud to be an American, > Jim Hann > Waterski J-41 Captain > STL >