Just came back from a long trip.
I'm really surprised to have receive so many replies(not to mention personal emails) when I started my first posting.
I appreciate all the replies. But either my first posting was just too detailed, that people are getting mixed up, or that there ARE people who think differently.
The whole point was:
1) Can we change CG based on 'experience'?. .2) Can we accept FLs when you have no idea what's the max is and without checking? And even when the young and dumb sitting right next to you, pointing out the max is currently not that high?. .3) During normal operations, is it really that necessary to fly within the buffet yellow line?
After viewing all the postings here, I guess some of you will still give an 'yes' to all or some of the above. And I will not be surprised anymore.
There're some questions that I cannot answer, such as other detail numbers which some of you are asking. Because I wasn't even thinking about submitting any report when it all happend. I only put down some information for myself as reference, until what happend the next day.
But all the numbers I gave, was accurate. I can't remember all the others since I didn't have them written down, and I don't want to 'guess' them now.
Anyway, I've learned my lesson, and I've received alot of support from you guys, thank you all.
But please dont' get me wrong, I'm not here asking for people to stand by my side, but rather, intellect advices/comments. And most of you, have been very helpful indeed.
It's got nothing to do with pride, trouble-making, or anti-authority. It's simply basic safety concept, which I disagree and failing to understand.
Writting a report, mabe it was a bad idea. But I was really in a dilemma.
2 years ago, I didn't write a report on a captain after an incident, and I almost got into big trouble. And this time, people are warning of FODAS.
You see, our company are using FODAS to give pilots a hard time. Yes, you've all heard it right. FODAS are being recorded into your personal records, which will definately effect your merit and your upgrade.
I have to admit that it wasn't the only reason for me to have submitted the report, but it sure was one of the reason.
Mabe it all sounds pretty selfish to you, and I have to say, 'yes, I've made the report partly because I didn't want to get into another trouble like I had 2 years ago'. But still, I'd rather fly with someone who always keep on the safe side in their minds, but accidentaly made a pretty firm landing.
Anyway..
I know I've said it a lot, but I must say it again, that I thank you all for your postings, either who supported me, or those who jumps right in and start query my credentials. You've all been helpful.
Any further postings will not be replied, it's not a hit and run, but I think I've gathered enough information for now, not to get deeper in this(Since I know how they treated my report), but something enough for me to think for a long time... my CRM skills.
Thank you.
Tony Ko