Agree, Rubik!
We are taught relatively simple scenarios in the box, scenarios that we in 99,5% of the time are able to solve using a checklist & a bit of brains. The problem arises when we're faced with an emergency that requires thinking "outside the box" (pun intended)
It would be adventageous if we - just once in every other sim cycle for the loft mission were faced with these "out-of-context problems" (bless you, Iain Banks
) that required some really, really good CRM & thoughts to have just more than 50% walk away from.
I only fly short/medium haul on a 73X, so have not come across many of these scenarios - but would I be right in suspecting that you long-haul, ETOPS guys sometimes come across a scenario where you have been unable to extinguish a cabin/cargo/wing fire within a few minutes & have to choose between:
a) pressing on for your ETOPS alternate, hoping that you will be able to put the fire out en-route or
b) ditch the aircraft now (while you can) and plan on saving the 30% that would survive 12 hrs in the NAT in wintertime as opposed to saving 0% in case the fire continues to be uncontrollable & spreading
On the other hand, I accept that you must train for those things that are most likely to kill you & your pax, and also accept that we only have limited time avbl in the sim.
So in principle - rubik has a valid point. Any TEI/TREs have any good scenarios or thoughts on the subject?
Brgds fm
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