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Narrative
Think “blue box.” Describe significant events from the TOD to landing using the picture above to define
landmarks. Talk about how the crew performed when confronted with threats and crew errors. Also, be
sure to justify your behavioral ratings.
Briefing to TOD – The CA and FO did a nice job with the approach brief, which was completed by
the TOD. Much better than their takeoff brief. They expected runway ffice:smarttags" />25L from the Civet Arrival
for a straight-in visual approach. Jepp charts were out, contingencies talked about, and everything
was by the book. The FO asked a lot of questions and the CA was patient and helpful. Nicely done!
10000’ to slowing and configuring – ATC cleared the crew to 25L, but at 8000’, ATC changed us to
the Mitts Arrival for runway 24R due to a slow moving A/C on 25L. The CA changed the arrival
and approach in the FMC and tuned the radios. As soon as everything was clean, ATC called back
and told the crew they could either land on 25L or 24R at their discretion. Since time was a factor,
the crew discussed and decided to stick with the approach into 24R. The crew was flexible and
the CA did a nice job assigning workload. He directed the FO fly the plane while he checked
everything over one more time.
The crew was also better monitors and cross checkers. However, their execution of checklists was
still a little sloppy – late and rushed.
The crew did a nice job staying vigilant with heavy traffic in the area – used ATC and TCAS
effectively.
Bottom lines to Flare / Touchdown – The approach was stable, but the FO let the airplane slip left,
which resulted in landing left of centerline. Since the FO was new to this aircraft (1 month flying
time), the observer chalked it up to a lack of stick and rudder proficiency.
Taxi-in – The crew did a great job navigating taxiways and crossing the active 24L runway. Good
vigilance and teamwork. |