Originally Posted by DozyWannabe
We also have Birgenair though, when there was a disagreement between the Captain and FO, the FO could see what the Captain was doing but did not intervene.[/B]
"the FO could see what the Captain was doing"
This is key sentence.
He knew what AP, then PF, were doing. He was not in the dark, he KNEW, thanks to the obvious yoke displacement - This is one possible fewer hole in the cheese – Regrettably, he did not take advantage of that piece of first choice information – As Lyman wrote, CRM must be another possible hole in the cheese we have to look for.
Sidestick is a sure way to waste valuable information in a multi crew operation.
Where such statement is erroneous Dozy ?
Please comment …
CONF … is trying to hammer the facts to fit the decision that he has already made, that Airbus must be found entirely at fault no matter what and that the hideous old yokes are safer (tell that to Captain Loft of EAL401).
Not the first time you’re advised
Dozy, do not accuse if you’re not ready to provide the quotes.