CFI,

I "get" your post, really I do. At my current gig, I see a lot of what you're talking about and at other places also.

My favorite is the use of the speedbrakes on the MD11. Some folks like to go from the full stowed position to full deflection when doing 350 knots. The time that bent me the most was when I was sitting on the crapper and Buck Rogers up front yanked the speedbrakes to full deflection at high speed. I just about fell off the comode and into the aisle behind the cockpit...not a pretty sight for all parties.

In the end, I ask myself, is this pilot going to get me violated, bend metal or injure my amazingly good looks, or win me a free trip to the Chief Pilot's office to sit on the side of the oak desk without an ash tray ? If not, then just monitor their airshow, tactfully point out to them you've never seen the airplane flown with that much gusto and then have a beer at the end of your trip.

I think you will it will help you fly with situationally-challenged airman a lot easier.

Tailwinds,

FF