Originally Posted by
Judd
An arrogant and childish assertion. Similar to a recent difference of opinion that arose re use of autobrake for landing on a long into-wind dry runway. Company SOP left it to the captain re autobrake use. Basically if autobrake not needed operationally to meet runway length and conditions there was no requirement to use it.
Captain was PF and during approach briefing elected not to use autobrake. The F/O disagreed saying all the captains he flew with use autobrake for ALL landings regardless if operationally necessary or otherwise..
Captain thanked him for his advice and continued with briefing. F/O got twitchy. On short final F/O calls "Go Around" but gave no explanation for late call. The approach seemed normal so the captain queries the call. F/O states " The autobrake is off."
The landing which was stable is continued with F/O later de-briefed. Common sense prevailed
So the policy states you don’t ‘need’ Autobrake. However it is clearly a safer option therefore most airlines mandate its use. Your F/O, the PM doesn’t feel comfortable landing without it set. No other reason for not using it other than ‘You don’t have to’? You feel, as the PIC, that the clearly uncomfortable co pilot can basically bugger off. May I suggest, use the autobrake. Land safely. Point out to FO at the gate the Autobrake policy. They go home and think about it and your name remains out of FO whinging bar talk. Everyone is a winner