Originally Posted by
MCFlyer
As a new FO, I appreciate a detailed abnormals/abort brief on the first leg of a trip. I also think it's worthwhile to re-visit the abnormals on subsequent legs. It takes very little time and sets a professional tone.
'Approaching Inbound Course' and 'Approaching Vertical Path' are also fine callouts IMHO.
What I really wish I could do as the pilot flying is configure the gear and flaps myself. It seems like everytime I want to want to configure, the Captain is talking to ATC, which causes unnecessary delays in configuring. But then again, it's probably just me...
MCFlyer
MCFlyer:
First off, Welcome Aboard!
Regarding 'self-configuring,' if you're already thinking about it, ask for it. Don't delay. If you do, there's always the speed-select knob and/or the speed brakes. Since you're transitioning from single-seat to multi-crew, you'll develop better SA with time... and later be able to predict what the other guy is going to do, and when, etc...
The only cautions I'd have on the 'Selfies' are:
--Don't overspeed the flaps.
--Don't set flaps to get a gear warning. (737 might be flaps 25, like the 767/757.) It may cost you a beer!
Have Fun!
DFW