Originally Posted by
MD80767 Driver
You know, I've started flying to VNKT in a heavy pretty recently. I do it regularly now. It's a Capt's landing and take off as per my company SOP's. After my first two approaches there, where I found myself 'busy' mentally, with FO's from a culture that have a hard time speaking up to and correcting the Capt. (no- I'm not an a....in the cockpit) I decided to let the FO fly the approach the last few times. My reasoning; I want to be 100% concentrated on exactly where we are and what comes next. And not be busy pushing buttons. I've found myself much more at peace and ahead of the game, going into VNKT, monitoring and guiding the approach, in min. weather at Kathmandu. Breaking the SOP's? Yes I am.
Kindred spirit - good decision.. Never understood the bull**** of Captains Only airfields. Captain can make the decision about who is flying but if they can't make that decision in the best interests of the flight they shouldnt be captain!