Originally Posted by
InSoMnIaC
Maybe he was trying to teach the FO a lesson he would never forget. Although admittedly cutting it tight, they were stable by 1000'. Whats so piss poor about that?
I say poor aviating and leadership because by deliberately delaying configuration, the FO probably got unduly stressed, possibly focussing on speed, to the detriment of other instruments. Probably causing temporary tunnel vision. Reduced SA for both of them, as they're now closely watching the altimeter, counting the inches, down to 1000ft.
If he'd configured the airplane as requested, they'd have been stable earlier without the anxiety and extra crm related tension.