3 December 2006, 04:13 PM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
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Originally Posted by Lol-x
I don't know if flying protocols would dictate flying around Everest, I mean 8,000 feet is a lot less than 37,000 feet as a vertical distance to correct an error or make a deviation, if the situation were to arise. Why take an unnessary risk?
Anyway, I have no idea on these policy or flying protocol issues, but I would be interested to know (unless of course they are confidential practices).
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Let's put it this way, Steve. He might be better off attempting Everest's summit the easier way....i.e. climbing. Landing a 747 on that peak would be quite a challenge....even with the GMT-II on!! LOL!!! 
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