Boofhead you dont need to rush into things in a modern jet aircraft. Rule # 1 in any emergency is sit on your hands first (except arguably a fire/failure etc near V1).
PS Your 747 LAX example (surge/stall) was NOT an emergency. The FO was correct and the capt deserves his *rse kicked.
[This message has been edited by Slasher (edited 09 May 2001).]