Got my "command" sounds better than got my "captaincy" (?) don't you think?
Certainly do.
Then we have...Pilot in Command
Second in Command.
On my airplane, we have a Third in Command, aka Flight Engineer.
Occasionally referred to as 'the plumber' but this is generally ignored.
Then we have the 'Command course' or 'Command upgrade course'.
Now, just what is the Commander?
He heads up the show, and certainly the best way to accomplish this task is to delegate as much responsibility as possible.
Example.
The Second in Command checks the weather, plog, notams, payload etc, and then decides on the fuel required.
He always adds a bit more simply because he knows that the Commander would do likewise.
He then loads the FMS and checks this against the plog.
Meanwhile, the Third in Command (aka, Flight Engineer) checks with the maintenance folks to be sure everything is ship-shape, confirms the fuel uplift, does the external inspection, completes the takeoff data card, and finally...completes the load/trim sheet.
Also, there is other activity going on in the cabin, headed up by the Cabin Captain.
She (or he, as the case may be) readies the cabin for the passengers, checks the catering, makes sure the emergency equipment is properly accounted for...and all the other usual arrangements.
Now, this is an ideal arrangement.
Why, you may ask?
Simply because....
It allows the COMMANDER to sit back, read the newspaper, and sip coffee/tea.
Or, have a brief snooze, if desired.
Works as advertised, nearly every time.
