Originally Posted by
PukinDog
Just as pilots shouldn't "rely" on automatics but use them in a "Trust, but verify" manner at an appropriate level depending on the regime or maneuver, this mantra also holds true for working as a crew. The PF command to raise the gear after a PNF/PM's "Pos Climb" callout should only be given after PF also verifies the pos climb and therefore the callout is correct. I'd be shocked if EK's SOPs left only one pilot in loopless monitoring/decision-making/action process for a configuration change.
Ironically, one (inside) post claims positive rate of climb (for a while) and wheels left down. The latter being a boon, apparently
This is one case where I think sitting and waiting for the facts might be the best tactic...