Originally Posted by
rvr350
On the MD88/90, the back of the QRH section has a paragraph basically saying the Captain can perform "common sense" action prior to executing memory items if it deems necessary.
Simple scenario. One of your engine has an uncontained severe engine damage at V1, you are now no longer bind by how we were trained and wait until the jet stabilizes and the PF calls for the QRH. The Captain can pull the fire handle when he deems necessary. It was how we trained in my recent CQ. I think it's in the right direction.
I think in order for the crew to be able to do that, you need some system knowledge more than enough to pass the ESV. Don't you think?
more mistakes are made by pilots doing the instinctive thing, rather than slowing down and following the checklist. In the example you cited, the damage has already occured, the worse that Captain Hero can do is shut down the only remaining engine.