I found it interesting that Mark's initial scenario of go-around turned into
missed approach. Why? Are we focused on missed approach as the only reason
to go around. Should the term "go around" not be prompting enough? Maybe
that crew members sees something that nobody else sees. And I emphasize
crew member here and not jsut first officer. What if the engineer or second
officer calls go around from his or her panel? Ignoring it could be a
disaster, asking why could be a disaster. To me, and what I use in the
airplane, is that certain words are immediate action words, go around,
climb, etc. if I hear these the power comes in and I climb. Now rated
crewmembers know that certain words are reserved for actual use only.
Ejection seat pilots never use bailout ofr example in their discussion. If
the Captain does not honor those commands from the crew there is a huge lack
of trust problem and our team is not operating where I would like it if I
was on board in any capacity. Now if somebody is using the term incorrectly
then retraining or a severe beating can take place on the ground AFTER the
large metal object we call the office has been shut down. If not what are
the implications? Maybe this particular first officer is a complete idiot
and should not be flying, but maybe this time is the only time in his life
he is correct. Can we take the chance of ignoring him? I hope not.
Responses?
Joe Rizzuto
Capt USAF