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Old 15th Feb 2005, 22:48
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fireflybob
 
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Menen - an interesting incident. Did the FO discuss what went on with the Captain after they had got off the aircraft?

My answer would have been perhaps "Well, sir, I was doing my job since having called non operation of the speedbrake twice and you failed to operate same I assumed that you had become incapacitated and therefore operated the speedbrake myself to ensure safe flight/landing etc."

If this did not get the required result (ie at least an apology!) then I might be inclined to inform said Captain that I would be discussing the incident with the company's training staff for their opinion!

But remember to get his cards on the table first - maybe there was a good reason why he didn't operate the speedbrake (doubtful I know - but you need to find out WHY he didn't before stating your case!)
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