On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:39:22 -0600, "dlevy" wrote:

Because I would use the qualification as an alternate as a reasonable way to
get back on the ground.

The qualifications for an alternate have nothing to do with a
reasonable way to get back on the ground, except by coincidence.

Alternates are used for computing legal fuel requirements.

What you do to get back on the ground will depend on circumstances at
the time.

There's a huge difference between "alternate" and "alternative".



"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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dlevy wrote:
I should have mentioned I wouldn't depart if it didn't qualify as an
alternate.

Why not?