From: "Tanj" 

Powered flight is the rule, I think you have to be within 1 or 2 hrs range
given 1 functional engine.

But still, you have a good point, where would that get you?  Probably a
500km radius.  Most northern communities have airports, seems likely there
may be a few which have longer runways than would be needed and someone
pays them to keep them functional...

I saw a map once of what governs the routes of the 777 flying the Pacific.
There are some military airports in Siberia which apparently are willing to
allow a diversion in emergency.  I sure hope the local fighter pilots know
about it!

- Tanj

"Alan Cairns"  wrote in message
news:38b9f758{at}w3.nls.net...
> So, if you're in a 747 33,000 feet above Baffin Island, where are you
going
> to glide to?
>
> --
> Alan
> alancairns{at}dccnet.com
>
> > I expect routes change slightly as planes get more reliable and rules
> about
> > how far you can expect to glide get more liberal.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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