Menen...
If you're going to quote me, please do not re-arrange the quote, leave bits out, and alter the meaning entirely!
My post makes it clear that BA determine their (S)FOs are able to call STOP in clearly defined circumstances, their Operating Authority (CAA, now JAA) are quite happy to approve that decision, and IMHO, it works well in practice.
So please can you say why a fully Licensed Pilot on that type, as P1, is unable to judge e.g. an Engine Failure and call STOP? Especially the one whose main task during the TO run is to scan the Engine Instruments... It is my option, of course, as Captain, to deny them that ability, but not only would it be highly irregular, I have never had the slightest reason to doubt any (S)FO I have flown with in this regard. And nor did any Captain during my time as (S)FO...
Any other opinions out there?
NoD