Just curious how proficient you, fATPL 250 hrs gentlemen are proficient to pass a 737/320 captain rating.
Well, I guess a good instructor and a well composed type rating programme is part of the solution
. Combined with thorough preparation and studies at home prior to each session.
I remeber my first rating on the A320 - had to fly all approaches with malfunctions the captain had to to (but in real life the captain is supposed to fly the approach if he deems it to be critical in any way - at least at my outfit).
Now on the MD11 it is the same thing. The First Officer must be able (and has to demonstrate it) to fly all approaches with any kind of failure. 2 engine out approaches and go arounds are a standard to be flown in every check session by both pilots. Last sim session included unrealiable airspeed, combined with an engine compressor stall and an assymetric slat extension leading to a slats up landing in one approach - to be flown by both
.
Anyway, wishing everybody a great new year,
DBate