Originally Posted by
Bluto
Disagree. Why don't we all act like we're responsible for the flight, checking everything that could be a gotcha for everyone, so we can back each other up and be ready to upgrade when the time comes? I did my best to check everything I could as an FO, and I appreciate when my FO's do the same. It's not about ego. There's only one person in command, but we all have a stake.
Then we're not in disagreement. I'm not advocating for the CA to have to do it all with no FO oversight. Both should look it over, regardless of what a manual may say/imply. The Captain is, and always will be, where the final responsibility resides.