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Old 1st August 2011 | 09:46
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BOAC
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I fear it is time to delve a little deeper into the 'management' side of this.

Those of us with a little experience know that when (a less experienced) PF gets confused, it is pointless shouting rapid commands at him/her since, like a stall warning, they either will not register or will further confuse.

So, I ask, why did PNF ('Duty Captain') NOT take control much earlier? It is either a further indictment of AF training of their co-pilots for LHS relief (or simply for being a pilot) OR was there an extra person or persons in the flight deck that may have inhibited PNF from the firm take-over of control that was necessary? Do we know from the CVR?
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