Originally Posted by
TangoAlphad
On short UK domestic hops do BA need to start briefing at 'gear up.. now plate 10-2C...'
There is an element of pragmatism applied by most crews especially if operating to a familiar airfield. However “standard London, any questions?” is frowned upon!
I’ve heard the “position check” call is being changed in the not too distant future but I don’t have any information on what it might change to. Whilst many ridicule BA, the SOP is in place for precisely the reason RAT5 mentioned. It’s a final check to make sure both crew members are happy with where the aircraft is and it gives time to correct the flight path if an error is found. For most ILS’s, it’s also a good point to check that the glideslope looks sensible and you haven’t false-captured it.
Champ