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04-30-2017, 10:02 AM
#5422
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Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 29
Originally Posted by labbats
I've never had an FO grab the tiller.
My only issue with many newhires is the view that an FO's job is to monitor the Captain for mistakes rather than plan ahead and work to make his/her day easier. If something is going to be unsafe or require a report to be filled out by all means speak up... but if you are just of the opinion you would do it different then let it go.
My only issue with many newhires is the view that an FO's job is to monitor the Captain for mistakes rather than plan ahead and work to make his/her day easier. If something is going to be unsafe or require a report to be filled out by all means speak up... but if you are just of the opinion you would do it different then let it go.
04-30-2017, 10:04 AM
#5423
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Joined APC: Jan 2016
Position: jets
Posts: 220
Originally Posted by CaptainRory
I've had the same problem with my grabby guys, FO's need to be helpful but there's a line you don't cross. I guess they don't teach that at ATP or Expressjet.
04-30-2017, 05:58 PM
#5425
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Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A320
Posts: 1,347
Originally Posted by N1sync
Hey Rory, just hold down the red button of doom for 40 seconds and remind him that the priority is always left.
04-30-2017, 07:04 PM
#5426
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Posts: 926
Originally Posted by labbats
The FO can hit his button and regain control even after that. Don't confuse it with Autothrust disconnect.
If AQP ever comes around, it's gonna hit some folks square in the ego.
05-01-2017, 06:59 AM
#5429
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Joined APC: Jan 2016
Position: jets
Posts: 220
Originally Posted by tom11011
I still want to know why FO's are taking the tiller over.
05-01-2017, 07:20 AM
#5430
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Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,940
Originally Posted by N1sync
Apparently some captains are letting them taxi, that and the fact that andreas was spreading bad info about FCOM probably lent itself to the situation. Why do you think it's happening Tom B?
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