Re: Can-do
John Wiley (jwiley_at_mindspring.com)
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 22:45:47 -0400
At 08:43 AM 10/20/97 -0400, you wrote:
>
> I routinely guide the discussions to a decision dilemma for the PIC. I
>then tell them that the crew needs to answer two separate questions during
>the decision-making process: "Can" we do this, "May" we do this; the first
>being aircraft and crew capability. If the aircraft is unable to perform the
>event, the next question becomes easier. "May we do" refers to policy and
>regulations.
> Another "gut-check" question I encourage every crewmember to ask, in time
>of confusion and uncertainity, is "Is this legal"?
> Unfortunately, most of the discussions reveal a lack of Knowledge in the
>"can" we do this arena; a function of experience among a young crew force.
> In either case, before a PIC goes to his supervisor to seek permission for
>violating P & R, the discussion proves useful.
> "Can", and "May"; such simple ways for crews to answer "Is this Legal?"
>
>Greg Deen
>HTI
Greg, the question of "may" is more than just legality. One can do a lot of
things legally that one should not do...<G>