Originally Posted by
XHooker
Didn't read the whole thing, but making FMA callouts only tells you part of the story... what mode is engaged. Suppose the automation isn't working as advertised? I worry we're training to "...well, the FMA had all of the correct annunciations on and the CVR had the correct callouts right before they plowed into the approach lights." I'm all for appropriate FMA callouts and as much cross fleet standardization as possible, but eventually flying planes is about physics and the actual energy state of the aircraft, not what mode is engaged. "Bro/Sis... you're slow" and/or Bro/Sis... you're low" and aggressive correction would have prevented any of the mishaps mentioned in the document.
This.
I commute quite often in RJ jumpseats and this is horribly prevalent. I've seen some downright scary situations with furious knob turning and butting pushing to try and fly the airplane getting further and further behind the airplane, when looking out the window and handflying could've corrected everything in a matter of seconds.