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>Steve,
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>At Midwest Express we run with the flying/non-flying method of work division.
> I the case where something non-standard occurs the captain will ensure the
>aircraft is being flown, but does not have to do so themselves. The captain
>however is the only one that will call for an emergency checklist.
>
Here the Captain takes control while the co-pilot pulls out the QRH and does the
checklist.
>We have had a number of engine failures right after takeoff and just before
>landing with he F/O flying and in all cases the captains elected to allow the
>F/O to continue to fly rather then risk change of control that low to the
>ground.
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The company procedure is for the captain to take over some time in the second
segment prior to the engine shutdown. However during training in the sim we hardly
ever do the handover as when it is the co-pilot turn, he is expected to continue flying
and calling for checklists, to show his handling ability and command potential.
I must agree that a low level handover could be risky but that is the way we are
expected to fly.
>Jeff
>
Cheers
Steven
Steven Evans - stevee_at_ihug.co.nz