Originally Posted by
joshuahsong
Hi all.
At my company, PICs with less than 300hrs of PIC time (new captains) must add 100ft on published minimum for all kind of instrument approaches. (e.g., for DA of 233ft, it will be 333ft in this case)
I know their intentions but still, don't understand for modifying published approach minimum. Actually unnecessary many go-arounds have been made due to this limitation.
I am also curious if other companies have some special limitations for new captains.
My company is an LCC based in S. Korea, and operates B737NG.
Thanks!
Nothing unusual to you companys procedure in this regard - in fact itīs not an uncommon industry practice. When you conclude that these go around are uncecessary you clearly donīt understand, or rather appreciate, why pilots go around (Iīm not going to explain you this). Other common limitations on new captains (and pilots in general) until they gain experience on type in the "new" seat is crosswind limitation. You should be happy and proud that you work for an airline where pilots follow the operation manuals and limitations.