Originally Posted by
SaltyDog
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
you're right! I should've considered a go-around but I had the plane under control, on speed, and on the glideslope.....It's not an excuse but I know Im not the first nor will be the last not going around at that point!(I still have lots of learning to do) On a lighter note my approach was not as unstable as the link you posted... hahaha
