skydiverdriver
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I have some ideas on this subject, but would also like some ideas from other pilots who fly multi-crew aircraft. As a captain, you are always responsible for the flight, and in command, no question. However, every FO has had to deal with strange captains, perhaps even dangerous ones, and perhaps has thought of a situation when he might need to take over command. I'm sure the guy on Egypt Air's flight that went into the ocean might have thought about this. I've not been in the military, so some who have can probably help, but doesn't the military have rules for a lower officer taking command of a ship? I saw the movie "Crimson Tide," and even though it's fiction, I'm sure it's based on a possible situation. I have also heard of soldier disobeying a superior officer's commands because they were illegal, just as the Nazi's should have. They tried at Nuremburg to say that they had to do what they were told, and that arguement didn't keep them out of prison. I'm sure it wouldn't keep me from being violated just the same.
Anyway, if anyone has any insight on this, and also for handling captains who try to get you to fly differently than your flight standards manual states, or perhaps are just difficult to work with, this would be appreciated. It's especially difficult for pilots on probation, so when I get a difficult captain, I tend to stay with him because if I called in sick, some poor guy on probation will have to deal with him. I just don't see this as fair. So, what do you guys think?
Anyway, if anyone has any insight on this, and also for handling captains who try to get you to fly differently than your flight standards manual states, or perhaps are just difficult to work with, this would be appreciated. It's especially difficult for pilots on probation, so when I get a difficult captain, I tend to stay with him because if I called in sick, some poor guy on probation will have to deal with him. I just don't see this as fair. So, what do you guys think?