It is really interesting to not only see generations clash but also different cultures.
Some generalisations to put some more oil on the fire.
Anglosaxons:
-are afraid to handfly
-reject a visual approach whenever the ILS is available, and whenever available they will keep the AP/FD/ATHR engaged for as long as possible
-reduce to 185 knots on every approach because the UK AIP says so
-are always worried about the subsequent board of enquiry/courtcase (???)
-do not disconnect the autopilot until landing clearance has been received and preceding aircraft has vacated the runway
-do long and boring briefs, but at least the CVR has recorded it so we are covered.
-when the book says stable at 1000ft, they are stable at 1500ft just to be on the safe side
. Not realizing that the ground is actually at 0 ft as pointed out by my colleague.
-when checking in with the approach controller at some Greek/Spanish island will check in with ATIS identifier, QNH and a/c type just because at LGW you have to do this!
-when doing a readback on R/T outside of the UK will consistently apply UK phraseology whilst not being aware that UK cap413 is different from ICAO doc 8143 standard.
-take home crewfood to eat at home
-only talk about aircraft when on board
-have a 40kg brightonboy guarding the cockpitdoor whenever one of the flightcrew goes to the toilet
-have to say 3 times during the day: letīs make it a nice day out, whilst being a complete
The Mediterreneans:
-smoke in the flightdeck
-always get preference over other foreign carriers
-fly cowboy approaches
-always fly manually and visually
-bust their minima and stabilisation criteria
-listen to flamengo music in the cruise
-have the flightdeck door open
-invite people on the jumpseat all the time even without ticket
-go to the terminal to drink a coffee whilst the pax are waiting
