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Old 28th Nov 2011, 13:10
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CharlieVictorSierra
 
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A key problem in the continued development of any pilot, be they from the US, Eruoland, Oz, Asia or Indian, in commercial airline operations is directly proportionate to the captains the fly with. If their captains give them the opportunity to hand fly, as well as impart knowledge to them, their levels of competency will continue to improve. I offer my F/Os to hand fly the jet as long as they want. My F/Os get 3 of the 4 sectors every day regardless. If the F/O want the landing, the A/P is disconnected at 15,000’ for the remainder of the flight... Automatics on or off, their option. At least on N/P approach is hand flown during one of their 3 sectors. It’s great to see the smiles on their faces and a sense of accomplishment and pride.

You can’t expect a newbie to land on the centerline within 500’ of the TDZ when they are released to the line. Again, it’s up to the mentor in the left seat to help them… not spoon feed, but help them along.


I hope these captains in training help their future F/Os.
Captjns I sincerely hope that one day when I am released onto the line I get a pilot as wise, thoughtful and helpful as yourself in the left hand seat! Well done Sir...you are few and far between and I respect you for your post, as do all the young F/O's that fly with you I am sure!

What many captains and experienced pilots forget is they were once in the same position as the F/O and all young pilots for that matter...
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