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03-18-2023, 03:48 AM

#1661

Scoop

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Originally Posted by FlexManFlex

Wait, would an APU on takeoff have the same affect as packs off? And if I remember correctly you can’t fly across the pond without a working APU

Sort of. You can not leave the US to fly to Europe without an APU, but you can return to the US. IIRC it lowers your ETOPS from 180 to 120 minutes.

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03-21-2023, 06:56 PM

#1662

Meme In Command

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Making some bidding decisions here: Does the 7ER really not have intercom? You guys out there shouting at each other over avionics fans slowly losing your hearing and getting tinnitus?

(Not judging the pilots but rather the company for not retrofitting them)

03-21-2023, 07:05 PM

#1663

Bo Darville

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Originally Posted by Meme In Command

Spent eight years on the ER. No shouting. Standard is removing headsets above FL180, turn up the speakers and keep the trucker mic handy. It’s a very comfortable way to fly.

-Bo

03-21-2023, 07:18 PM

#1664

Gone Flying

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Originally Posted by Meme In Command

correct. No hot mic on that airplane. Very annoying DL won’t put it on.

03-21-2023, 07:18 PM

#1665

MoonShot

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Originally Posted by Bo Darville

Spent eight years on the ER. No shouting. Standard is removing headsets above FL180, turn up the speakers and keep the trucker mic handy. It’s a very comfortable way to fly.

-Bo

I did a few years like you mentioned and a few years with the DC Pro X. No comparison on fatigue level (way less) and clarity of ATC communication with the Pro X. I’d wear them all the way across the pond.

03-21-2023, 07:19 PM

#1666

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Darville

Spent eight years on the ER. No shouting. Standard is removing headsets above FL180, turn up the speakers and keep the trucker mic handy. It’s a very comfortable way to fly.

-Bo

you definitely do have to talk loud at each other, and plenty of long time CAs have mentioned that their hearing sucks. It’s certainly not great for our hearing long term.

03-21-2023, 07:26 PM

#1667

Meme In Command

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I'm only overly critical of this because I went through a period of temporary tinnitus a few months flying military with an improperly fitted helmet. The ringing drove me nuts but luckily it went away after several months. Now, I'm very strict with my hearing and going no headset is a hard no for me personally.