Originally Posted by 120.4
BOAC: No offence taken.
As I sat there having been empowered this way I wondered how I could possibly be qualified to make such a call. And it didn't take me many seconds to come to the decision that there is no way I could ever say 'stop'. I also decided that the only event which could even make attract his attention at such a critical time would be a runway incursion, which I would clearly have been able to see. It would then be his decision on an appropriate course of action.
Really my point was that a captain who is prepared to humble himself and openly empower those around him like this removes potential psycological barriers to safety management. I absolutely applaud his decision although I accept it may have been better to say 'alert me' or something like that. I would hope that a pilot watching me at LTCC would alert me if he felt I had apparently missed something.
Point 4
I had a similar experience a few years ago (before 9/11) I got the chance to jump seat on a KLM Airbus back from Dhahran to Schipol. I showed my BAe ID to the Capt and he said sit up front if you like.
At about the TOD it was pointed out to me that they had a HYD problem ! They thought it was indication but weren't sure and were preparing for loss of NWS, gear not locked etc etc... The Capt turned to me and said please keep an eye out for traffic ! (No TCAS in those days) I was relieved to have something to do and it was great use of a deadhead.
We landed ok it was an indication problem.