Originally Posted by
HighFlight
Perfect practice makes perfect.
I’d hate to be with a guy who was flying his first-ever RNAV out of ATL because the A/P was deferred, and he had heretofore been relying solely on the A/P.
THIS!!!!
No coaching can replace the actual learning experience gained from just doing it raw... I mean (autopilot off).
The anxiety, and fears of a CA that is taken out on FO’s makes for a horrible 3-4day experience, and negative energy transfer to the FO. Creates higher risks for both new and experienced FOs.
The mishaps & issues some Captains bring upon themselves because of personality is startling! Relax set a great atmosphere makes both of you better and more alert and it increases mental performance!
I have to add that it’s ok to understand this concept CA’s.... Some FO’s do hand fly better than you, and it’s ok. Some do much better landings than you, and it’s ok. FO’s tend to pick up really good standards and habits from flying with various good CA’s out there. Do both! Be able to Do both! Don’t be a 1 trick Pony! Push yourself to be better each RNAV DP/STAR/APP/LANDING FLARE.
At ENVOY CR7 most hand fly RNAV DP’s on the Line. Hardly see any CA or FO requesting A/P on at 600’. Even at ATL... I don’t see the big deal. Lateral is easy! I don’t see why some CA’s are spazzing out at your outfit. Its not rocket science. FD does a great job! Issues I hear about is Yoke Hand and Throttle Hand coordination to level off at an early altitude if needed by new FO’s flying lightly loaded CR7/9 With MAX THRUST T/O, CR7 is a rocketship if lightly loaded, monitor V/S, plan on reducing pwr to climb detent then cruise speed early to also maintain and accelerate to 250kts. RNAV lateral DP fears and anxiety? Kind of funny.
What’s the big deal CA’s??? Brief the hand flown RNAV DP in detail if you must. Helping the FO become better than you does not come by micro-managing, or A/P every evolution.