Just to clear the air....
I have the highest respect for the heavy iron drivers like Greg, R&W and Mari, who is probably a great corporate pilot..... Also Ron is up to speed on all the regs........
With that said....
This crew had a combined flight time total of 40,000 hours... There was a dispatcher looking over their shoulders. In front of BOTH pilots is a 14" tall display showing the heading of the plane.. Combined, I bet the salary in that cockpit is north of 380,000 a year.. These are professionals and demand a high salary for their experience.. Not one of them saw the wrong heading or runway number...
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I agree that the runway marking can get obscure at dusk..
I applaud you and R&W's loyalty for fellow heavy iron drivers.. but... This mistake on their part is cut and dry in my book.... I do enjoy hearing from your side of the aisle though...