This thread highlights some very interesting issues that have never been completely sorted since the introduction of CRM.
When CRM first came to pass we were told we had to take into account all of the opinions and concerns of all crew members right down to the lowest member of the cabin crew and even passengers. But listening to people is quite diiferent to taking ultimate responsibility for the safe conduct of the flight. The SO and FO have every right to voice concerns and often they have saved the day but they are not in command it is the Capt who has to listen and then make the final descission based on all that has been put forward.
Also very little has been mentioned on this thread about what part Fatigue, Stress and Pressure plays when having to make difficult descissions when in command, perfectly correct descissions do not always come out well when clouded by pressure ot tiredness.
The outcome of this ongoing QF problem will be most interesting.
