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Originally Posted by Sliver
Has WestJet commented on their decision to not purchase the AOA indicator? Do they still consider themselves a low-cost carrier? I thought they had changed philosophies somewhat away from the low-cost thing. Regardless, I wish they optioned the aircraft with all the safety gear. I have a WestJet MasterCard and we fly on them whenever we go anywhere...I've lost some confidence in them over all this.
Globe and Mail article discussing where WestJet admits they didn't get the AOA indicator. |
I haven't seen any comment from WestJet on that, but I'll let Ryan Coke chime in if he doesn't mind, cause my knowledge is going to start to plateau here.
I agree, I think WestJet should have both options. Given my limited knowledge though, I'd say that the AoA disagree light is the more "in your face" of the two, because if it comes on, there's DEFINITELY a problem. Whereas the AoA gauge just tells the pilot what the angle of attack reading is, and requires the pilot to actually look at the gauge and diagnose it if it's wrong.
Southwest is adding the AoA indicators though, so there's no reason WS couldn't do the same thing, especially now that the disagree light is going to be standard. (i.e. "Hey Boeing, we paid for this and its now free, give us the other option for free/discounted now" - although I don't know if thats how it works, lol)