There is nothing whatever crisp, decisive, or authoritative about the flight deck conditions post handoff. Well, "I have the controls" is decisive."
If one comments on a problem, and takes no action, it is considered a suggestion. The call to Captain came when chain of command was the worst problem they were facing (to them). So call the Commander, and let him sort this out? FFF. First, F n FLY....... Shall we have a meeting? then a vote?
How does this happen, and in its evidence here, how pervasive might it be? The a/c is a dream to fly, solves all problems, so why not have a spat? Clearly, there is no pressing anxiety, no focus. If one thinks that this a condemnation of the flight crew, look past one's conclusions, and ask: How is the Culture derived, enforced, and maintained?
"So, (SO?) we've lost speeds.....Alternate Law." These crew are describing in pathetic tones what is wrong with the culture at Air France, not what is wrong in this cockpit. The a/c did what it was supposed to, and so did crew.......
So if we are to continue to foster and tolerate Flight OPS in this manner, a suggestion, go DIRECT, because if that doesn't get one's immediate attention, don't bother calling the Captain.
Everyone gets a participation ribbon, and applause for doing what is trained....
Whatever happened to leadership? The Plane can't lead, and followers need a leader. Initiative comes from confidence, and confidence comes from experience. "What am I doing now?"
Last edited by Lyman; 27th Aug 2011 at 12:09.