Originally Posted by
GunshipGuy
Same for the 88 (in the sim on a visual).
Still curious--you've flown a visual (possibly backed up by the ILS) while the captain is getting a line check and had the FD off? Asking because I'm not sure if you meant with an LCA or the scenario I'm asking about. Maybe I'm alone here, but I just can't see that sitting well with a 88 LCA.
Yep? Why not? Done it with the CLCP in the jumpseat on the 767 (now years ago) while we're at it. I've gotten and have seen numerous compliments given over the years for good management of the aircraft in all regimes of automation.
Normal arcing base turn to smoothly join final on path and on energy instead of pushing and pulling all sorts of knobs.. You know, be a pilot. The LCA has zero margin to give you anything on that. And if they do... you have significant margin to lean into them right back.
I spent a very short time on the 88, and that was a good operation then... all the fleets I've flown have promoted good command and control of the aircraft above all else. Know what it says in the books and send it right back to them if they lambast you for not doing their personal technique. Back it up with the book and you will always win... and if not, take it to the lead. If not... keep going. Rogue LCPs are what shall troll in the regional world, not the gentleman's carrier we work for.