EVENT 06 / 07APPROACH
Shortcut Approach
ATC offers a tactical shortcut requiring rapid reconfiguration.
Memory Cue
If high+fast → unable.
Objective
Manage energy and workload; refuse if unsafe.
What Examiner Watches
- Energy management
- Briefing under time pressure
- Refusal if needed
Common Mistakes
- Accepting unsafe shortcut
- Late configuration
- Unstable approach
Threats / TEM
- Time pressure
- Plan continuation bias
Boeing Procedural Notes
- If unable stabilized → REQUEST extension or GO-AROUND
PF Responsibilities
- Energy decision; ‘unable’ if needed
PM Responsibilities
- Confirm FMS, set, verify
CRM Focus
‘Unable’ is a professional answer.