There's another important lesson here for all of us, Dave, and that has to do with establishing a standard vocabulary, and sticking to it. Just as we all drill on the proper procedure for positive transfer of control, so should we agree in advance upon terminology for other foreseeable events. A command of "go around" or "abort takeoff," if briefed and practiced, should be instantly recognizable.saintlfd wrote:my CFI said something that I first took to be 'full power'. When he repeated himself I realized, as I noticed the flashing red light on the panel, that he actually said 'pull power'.
I once told a student "takeoff flaps." So, she did, She took off the flaps! Now, I practice with the students, commanding "flaps zero," "flaps fifteen," "flaps thirty," etc. And of course the student has to repeat that back to me for confirmation before executing.