Originally Posted by
Check Airman
We have a similar setup where "normally" the FO will fly, but it's up to the CA to decide ultimately. Glad it worked out for you. I'd have thought being PM would give you more clarity, but it's all situation-dependent, now isn't it?
Can still remember the debrief after one of my first recurrent rides as a Captain. Very small company, not clearly defined SOPs. Every emergency in the SIM “I said: you have control”. Examiner wondered if I was afraid to fly and I answered “I know we can both fly, but I have the responsibility to fix the problem”. It works for me.