they have neither the confidence,knowledge or airmanship to make any useful contribution,leaving the skipper alone.They can provide perfunctory assistance and that is all
You are certainly entitled to your opinion. I am going to stop repsonding after this post, because, to be perfectly honest between the pair of you, you and Bob are proving my point far better than I could ever hope to.

. Suggest you read the thread below entitled...'what makes a good captain'
Happy landings. changing frequency.......NOW!
Tacho.