All responses strike me as well considered and mostly appropriate in a variety of situations. That said, IMO, the most important point was hardly touched upon: If, after reviewing the various manuals and QRH materials, the pilot is still not perfectly clear about the procedures, Ask Your Training Department! Responding to such inquiries is an important part of what they are supposed to do!!! There is No Shame (think Loss of Face if Asian), in asking for clarification and additional review. Frankly, the only foolish action is NOT asking for clarification. And, as always, one must follow the company's published procedures. (I know... sometimes they are stupid ant in come cases even wrong, but that simply must be the method!) While discussion in this space is helpful, perhaps stimulating for some, this space is darn sure not the ultimate authority for ANY operating procedure.
