Hamster...As I am the one ultimately responsible for the whole flight, then yes, the flight deck is mine. (not ego driven, it's simply fact, I have no ego left after 30 years in this crazy business...) I welcome and encourage all crew members to challenge any thing at any time, Where I work it is expected and encouraged for ALL who are present in the flight deck to follow what's going on, and to speak up, regardless of rank if they see or are uncomfortable with anything. Xhamster, I don't know where you work, but I would be very careful if I were you to not let ANY rank impede safety. (Does Asiana in SFO ring a bell?) As for where to work, if you want/have to, in the ME? One has changed the numbers after an accident to restrict upgrades, and routinely flies their crew to 90 hours a month. Another hasn't had a pay raise for years, and the other place is a tough place to live. Hope that helps avoid the thread drift?