Originally Posted by
CaptainGrizzly
Hi there
Recently had a pretty firm touchdown in quite turbulent conditions. I understand it was my judgemental error in terms of under-flaring the aircraft. But nonetheless, approach was stabilised, touchdown on centre line and within TDZ and aircraft perfectly intact. All criteria of a safe landing fulfilled. Touchdown sound was quite loud - I believe A320 shock absorbers make that sound (wham).
Went out of the cockpit, thanked the Flight Purser, as is the norm here. Then came the sarcastic reply: "No, thank you, you did such a great landing, blah blah, a passenger said the pilot should be sent for training.. Blah blah"
Ok that hurt big time.. Especially it was my first time hearing something like this from a cabin crew. Even Captains have never commented on me this way. Surprisingly, this lady also conducts CRM classes for Cockpit crew.
Having no comebacks, and already embarrased, I just laughed it off. And its been more than 2 weeks and it still hurts, I think I should have said something! I should have pointed out that they are not in a position to judge what's safe.
Anyhow, just wanted to share my dilemma with fellow flyers. Have you guys ever had any such experiences? What do you think the response should be?
Thanks
Advice : grow a pair, otherwise the aviation world will eat You alive, especially nowadays where, in some airlines, the time frame of a cabin crew between being a saleswoman/man at H&M and Purser is less than a year and their number one and only priority is selling stuff on board. Just ask her/him if she/he has any problems with that landing as technically there is none and she is free to offload herself if she feels like. Yes, that becomes **** crew communication performance from your side, but sometimes that's how it works.