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Old 20th September 2007 | 07:55
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PantLoad
 
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Not really....

As per Airbus SOP, the captain is always CM1 on the ground.

Individual company SOPs may vary...and, of course, take priority.

At my company, the captain is always CM1 anytime the aircraft is on the ground....same as Airbus SOP.

So, with the PF being CM1 when the aircraft is on the ground, how do you handle RTOs and Emergency Evacs? Does the F/O (when he/she is PF) handle the thrust levers during takeoff? Does the F/O when he/she is CM1 (PF) act accordingly during the exection of the Emergency Evac checklist?

Where I work, the first officers are VERY experienced. However, the captain is always CM1 when the aircraft is on the ground. This is no reflection on anyone's abilities...just clearly delineated areas of responsibilities...no changes in that depending whose leg it is...except for inflight during 'normal' operations.

Again, no reflection on abilities, etc.

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