Originally Posted by ELAC
I think it would be a bit unfair to assess a failure of adequate judgement to the crew (as opposed to the manufacturer/regulator/operator) for not demanding a higher margin than regulations require.
- I have supported this from the start, and I believe the crew operated IAW the information (and probably training) they had. It is the second part of the quote where I feel the results should focus, and I support the call for all new runway surfaces to be 'reclassified' when wet particlarly until grooving is complete.
I have to say that like others I would probably not have tried to land there that evening in that aircraft.
An interesting point arises from the AB FCTM: I was always taught (Boeing) to use autobrake when conditions might be marginal (since application of 'manual' braking can be delayed sometimes if you finish up doing a 'soft-shoe-shuffle' on the rudder pedals) and then to apply the required foot pressure. Has this advice now dropped out of the frame?