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Old 19th October 2008 | 09:45
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Tankengine
 
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We call it Command training!

However we went through years as a S/O and F/O in the system and it becomes the norm.

I presume at REX the F/Os do take-offs and landings??
The Captain already supervises these, just let the F/O do the flight planning, order fuel, liaise with other staff and make operational decisions [under his/her supervision] and this is ICUS. The Captain still boss, and if WX or X-wind not OK then Capt's sector. F/Os log co-pilot when Capt's landing and ICUS when it's theirs.

This ICUS goes towards ATPL hours for eventual Command.

Regards,
Tank
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