Originally Posted by
Centaurus
Over the years of Boeing 737 simulator training with crews from various airlines we see quite a few variations in use of reverse for landing. .
Finally, a word about use of reverse thrust for landing on slippery runway operations with a significant crosswind component. Readers can study the appropriate Boeing FCTM advice at their leisure. But read it carefully especially the advice on reverse idle selection and use of brakes. This relies heavily on accurate directions from the PF to the PNF at a dynamic time. If the aircraft starts sliding sideways on a slippery runway then it is vital the PF take over operation of the reverse levers. Some juggling of brakes in conjunction with reverse thrust will be needed and there is no time to call out instructions to the PNF.
Read the diagram published in the FCTM to see what I mean.
Some operators prefer to have the PNF operating the reverse levers on all landings - dry or slippery.
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Which is why I guess some operators don't let PNF anywhere near the reversers!
R Guy