Gabriel,
You're working on the assumption that they were able to pick up the correct visual aim point (i.e. visual approach path) without electronic guidance.
Its not the easiest thing to do in a large aircraft, particularly if you are new to it. Its pretty clear that the PF wasn't able to do it (based on not only initial, but later actions).
Losing speed was never really an issue as you identify. They're at Flap 5 speed at 2000ft - perfectly reasonable. Their issue was that they were 500ft above the path, and not actively trying to get back onto it at that point. The fact that they get onto the path above 500ft, and on speed, demonstrates they really didn't have an energy problem at that stage.
FWIW, in V/S the thrust levers don't quite sit at IDLE, but just a little above. Just a feature of that mode. The thrust increase over IDLE isn't sufficient to cause you problems - if you're needing less thrust than V/S gives you at its 'idle', then you've got bigger problems.
Also - calling for Flaps 30 above the appropriate speed is a HUGE indicator of overload. Its one of those things we use as a trigger to demonstrate that either you, or the other pilot (as applicable), is struggling to keep up.
You're working on the assumption that they were able to pick up the correct visual aim point (i.e. visual approach path) without electronic guidance.
Its not the easiest thing to do in a large aircraft, particularly if you are new to it. Its pretty clear that the PF wasn't able to do it (based on not only initial, but later actions).
Losing speed was never really an issue as you identify. They're at Flap 5 speed at 2000ft - perfectly reasonable. Their issue was that they were 500ft above the path, and not actively trying to get back onto it at that point. The fact that they get onto the path above 500ft, and on speed, demonstrates they really didn't have an energy problem at that stage.
FWIW, in V/S the thrust levers don't quite sit at IDLE, but just a little above. Just a feature of that mode. The thrust increase over IDLE isn't sufficient to cause you problems - if you're needing less thrust than V/S gives you at its 'idle', then you've got bigger problems.
Also - calling for Flaps 30 above the appropriate speed is a HUGE indicator of overload. Its one of those things we use as a trigger to demonstrate that either you, or the other pilot (as applicable), is struggling to keep up.
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