how many commanders will let their FO hand fly from T/O to at least 10,000ft , and from 10,000ft to Landing? (raw data, without the FDs, Without APs, And Manual Thrust? )
and how many of you guys actually notices the thrust setting during cruise for a particular speed and weight? most guys just make sure the speed doesn't go too fast or too slow. If something like AF447 were to happen again, and the pilots instantly takes over control and maintain S&L, does he know what trust setting to set for that particular weight? (oh yeah, i know WHAT to do, but HOW to do it?
many of the commanders are in their comfort zone, and are not willing to let the other guy screw up their DAY by having to G/A because of unstabilized approaches, or some other screw ups.
one days, these FO will be a commander, and they TOO won't let their FO hand fly because they themselves lacked the confidence.
the training department of Aircraft Manufacturers and Airlines worldwide should take action and change this.
It started with Airbus, now Boeing is going into that direction too.
Last edited by 320wonder; 25th July 2012 at 13:45.