Normal SOPS would dictate that a series of challenges from the NHP to the HP ( SPEED, HEIGHT etc) that are not responded to should involve the NHP in saying very clearly " I HAVE CONTROL".
I've always wondered how this works?
A pilot who is obviously in the zone (for whatever reason) and who continues to fly with scant regard for operational or procedural considerations is expected to relinquish control just because you say:
"I have control!"?
If he doesn't, what do you do?
Punch him on the nose?
Whilst IMHO this particular aviators actions are indefensible, its the classic victimless crime. No "What ifs?", no "Buts?"
Like speeding. I'm sure all those who are quick to point the finger are also in favour of revocation of your driving license on initial conviction?
The aircraft is quite capable of landing
clean at 210kts - if for instance you had a failure that warranted it and the performance allowed.
However, amongst others, having significantly exceeded a limitation, done enough to provoke a GPWS warning, alienated his fellow pilot (and scared him as well perhaps?) then been subsequently "well enough" to fly home...hmmmm....I'm thinking along the lines of
jmc-man.
Nevertheless the authorities make only four safety recommendations?