Originally Posted by
The Juice
Yes but where does she get off making these calls and questioning a decision. If it is a widely agreed bad decision (see captain flying to IAH after losing an engine after t/o at CLL) then the CA needs to be reprimanded. To "monday morning quarterback" every captain about every abort is ridiculous and even more reason for a.....wait for it.....
UNION
I completely agree with you. A captain has the final authority over his/her aircraft, but if the decision made is widely agreed upon to be a bad decision then they should be reprimanded. That example you listed is a perfect one. But, every decision should not be questioned.