Originally Posted by
scifi
Almost all of the controls in an aircraft can have fatal consequences if moved incorrectly. To put an oral announcement on each of them would result in a continuous series of alarms going off.
On a previous post by 'Discorde'. The engine numbering scheme could also have problems..
Should we shut both engines down..?
No, just shut down One..
It's not an alarm I am looking for. I am looking for the plane to do the read back the pilots are currently supposed to do. If the pilot calls for flaps 15 and the PM sets them to flaps 5 or flaps 30, the PM may say "FLAPS 15" no matter what because that's what was asked for. That sound is already in the air and ears of the pilot.
If it is the plane's response and the pilot calls for "FLAPS 15" and the plane responds "FEATHER 1 FEATHER 2" the pilot will know that something is immediately wrong.