Originally Posted by
meeko031
on a short approach, I managed to leave the plane high and fast but managed to slow it down vapp before 500ft. I landed in the touchdown zone and in the centerline. Once we landed he talked to me while I was doing my postflight and said that was an unsafe approach. I just nodded, apologized and agreed! (give him the respect that he needs being the captain)
I don't think I'll be flying alot this month with this captain im paired with.
Respect is earned and a two way street. Courtesy is afforded to each as we are professionals.
Who is more of a risk? You who are gaining some experience or a Capt who allows an "unsafe"approach? Ans: The Capt is the bigger risk because he/she lacks the brass to act like a Captain. If you ever feel uncomfortable with an approach, you should take it around. That is covered in our cockpit CRM brief on my flights (anyone uncomfortable, we take it around and talk later). Fortunately, our company has a no fault go around policy. All the more reason to let you fly a few more legs. Anyone can get behind the 8 ball on an approach, lots of reasons. Important is recognition it is going "unsafe" and go around. Here is an example with Santa Ana winds in ONT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow96L...9E862C&index=3