172driver Fatigue is another parameter that is more easily seen after an event rather than at the time, we have very little self awareness of fatigue. Do not confuse fatigue with tiredness especially after a long flight as I understand that they are very different issues. See the thread on fatigue in this section.
For background info see
Getting to grips with fatigue and alertness management , an excellent Airbus reference, but beware it is a very large file 12.1mb.
Also see the complementary guide
Coping with long-range flying, 3.28mb.
Re “the 'get-her-on-the-ground-and-go-home' feeling, what can be done about it ?”
Self discipline. CRM training should have greater focus on thinking skills involving self awareness and self monitoring, the ability to question what you see or what you are told, and question your decision / choice of action. Airmanship consists of Discipline (self discipline), Skill and Proficiency (self monitoring is a skill), Knowledge (in this instance of human weakness), Situation Awareness (as discussed in previous posts), and Judgment – that final overview of a situation and choice of action, deciding where the line between success and failure is.
Joetom re your point - “would ask previous landing aircraft/crew to have a cold look at conditions when they landed their aircraft”. Take care, remember that every aircraft type has its own unique landing and stopping capability. It is most unwise to base your landing on a previous landing report. By all means use all of the available information in your assessment, but don’t bet your life on someone else stating ‘it will be OK’.