Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
No. If you're the PF, you do it and then announce from the FMA (if that's your SOP). Speedbrakes do not need to be called; that's what the other pilot has eyeballs for, if he/she hasn't already noted that some energy destruction is now required.
This is be governed by your company SOP. Whilst I appreciate your logic for experienced crews, and that may well be your company’s SOP; there are many ways to skin the cat.
So the SB answer can be (a) YES (b) NO (c) another opinion
Announce from the FMA??
Junior Birdmen might find it helpful to keep a “sticky mit” on top of the SB whilst deployed.
More seasoned campaigners perhaps do not. Just as long as they remember to close it as thrust is applied levelling off.
Whatever works for you.....