If ever you’ve lost your place…
I fly “co-pilot” for a national carrier. This particular dark and stormy night had me eager for some real world practice. The captain had other ideas.
Me: I’d like to fly the approach tonight if you don’t mind.
Captain: …and how many times have you flown this one before?
Me: More times than I can count.
(pause)
Captain: I’m still waiting for you to say something that might inspire my confidence.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A co-pilot requests to fly an approach during a stormy night for real-world practice.
- The captain questions the co-pilot's specific experience with that particular approach.
- The co-pilot's vague response regarding their experience fails to inspire the captain's confidence.
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