with due respect to your post Cyril, the trick to handle this sort of problem, is to avoid getting into it in the first place. Initial Descent, 15,000ft, Approach, Landing.
there is a weakness between 15,000ft to IAA, of recognition, situation awareness, and execution. this in turn, will always affect the final app & landing.
the handling on finals can be straightened out with 2 sim sessions and a competent instructor. its the thinking before that landing phase, which is totally dependant on what any pilot sees and experiances on the line during his years as an F/O. great job by the kid to stand, up, and on the brakes as well. but should he have done more, earlier ??
Last edited by rdr; 17th Sep 2011 at 15:21.