Originally Posted by
Ellen
Secondly, they didn't understand the systems on the airplane and how to get the APU to actually start the engines on the CRJ after a flame out.
This is why systems study is important, and should be taken seriously and brushed up on often. (More often that every 6mo. for a Captain and year for an FO.)
Actually, to their defense- I believe they were using the proper procedures to attempt an APU assisted start. Problem is, once your engines experience core lock any start attempt is useless.
They would have been alive today if they didn't deviate from their climb profile and get into that scenario to start with. Those profiles are there for a reason. You reap what you sow....