I am a little late too this thread, but here is how I deal with that situation. I tell the Captain that I would have no problem flying the airplane his way. I have to learn how to fly it his way, so he needs to be patient while I am relearning how to fly. I also tell him that since I am relearning how to fly I am more prone to making a mistake. Now you have to stay on your toes without relaxing to catch that mistake I am sure to make. The next word out of his mouth is usually, " ok do it your way."

The rest of the trip usually goes without a hitch and he has more respect for you since you handled the situation in a nonconfrontational manner.

agreed just hand him the aircraft and let him fly the entire trip you get paid the same rather you fly or not. The new generation is all about being mr airline captain and forgetting where they cam from

meeko031..if it makes you feel any better (and it probably won`t) we`ve all been there. This is a character builder.....

I tried this technique today and it backfired badly. My IOE capt. got even worse

It amuses me to see that you somehow thought I was attacking you. Maybe you should "read. breath. repeat"
I in no way intended my post to be against you, just giving a little info on an experience I had.
I agree with what you say that this could be used with the captain mentioned but relax man, it was nothing against you.

uh oh. what happened?

Sounded to me like a joke!

Probally not a good Idea to do this to an IOE Capt. Especially since your fate of getting on the line depends on his signature.
IOE is a time to learn anyway isn't it?

oh. hehe. Sorry, I'm still fuming from the other thread so all my other senses are dulled.

Fuming?! That oughta heighten your senses dude...you should be SUPERseatownflyer