Originally Posted by korrol
The Mail says the reason CVR evidence was not used was because the recording of the row on the way to Spain was apparently wiped automatically on the return flight to Devon.(Was there no way to preserve this - assuming either pilot had wished to?....And should not a recording have been preserved anyway if - as alleged - both pilots were "yelling at each other" and, as was later stated, there was a potential safety issue?
korrol - the CVR is only used in accident investigation. It doesn't matter if it were over-recorded or not, it wouldn't be available for this incident.
You get the best out of people by motivating them to do well for you. That is good leadership and that is what CRM is about.
True - but some are easy to motivate, and some difficult. Most FO's are a delight - however a very very few act like surly teenagers, requiring to be personally convinced of every decision rather than trusting to the experience of the Captain making that decision. Liable to argue every 50:50 bet on weather avoidance with their own decision. Borderline insubordinate.
A day with a guy like that can be extremely tiring and very trying, regardless of the good humour and CRM skills you bring to the position.