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11-27-2012, 10:45 AM
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Just wait until someone bails off a taxiway at 12kts with a WDR on their yoke clip. The procedure states the WDR has to be analyzed while the Captain is NOT taxiing the airplane. The suggestion that they can't/won't make in Vol I is to let the FO taxi. While the CA is doing his super top secret WDR verification and analysis, I mean.
11-27-2012, 11:07 AM
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Just wait until someone bails off a taxiway at 12kts with a WDR on their yoke clip. The procedure states the WDR has to be analyzed while the Captain is NOT taxiing the airplane. The suggestion that they can't/won't make in Vol I is to let the FO taxi. While the CA is doing his super top secret WDR verification and analysis, I mean.
Personally, I see zero reason why, once under way, the FO shouldnt be able to do the analysis. We do it on runway change already.
The new policy works well with the Airbus since it has dual tillers... so it's got that going for it, haha.
11-27-2012, 11:22 AM
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I knew right after I hit post that someone would call me out on that!
Personally, I see zero reason why, once under way, the FO shouldnt be able to do the analysis. We do it on runway change already.
The new policy works well with the Airbus since it has dual tillers... so it's got that going for it, haha.
I think whoever doesn't do the gate house delay announcements should have to analyze the WDR.
11-27-2012, 11:23 AM
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Just wait until someone bails off a taxiway at 12kts with a WDR on their yoke clip. The procedure states the WDR has to be analyzed while the Captain is NOT taxiing the airplane. The suggestion that they can't/won't make in Vol I is to let the FO taxi. While the CA is doing his super top secret WDR verification and analysis, I mean.
11-27-2012, 11:29 AM
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I didnt notice that he said not allowed to taxi. That is not correct!
11-27-2012, 11:33 AM
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Yes, & I'm fairly certain the Vol I specifically states the CA can divide the required tasks however he see fit. For example, while I was on the A320 I'm certain the duties were divided into PF/PM. The PF duties included taxing the aircraft. It did not specify the CA, but rather the PF.
11-27-2012, 11:35 AM
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I think this FOM change regarding PA's will be changed or deleted due to lack of interest. It just can't be enforced with the sheer number of flights we have everyday. I think the right answer is that it's a recommendation that passengers appreciate, but making it a "thou shalt...", regardless of any common sense, will not win over the pilot group.
It's a "push to test" by the company to see how much they can sneak in before DALPA squawks.
RA won't be here forever. Sleepy Ed (or another high-functioning sociopath) is waiting in the wings. Do the math.
11-27-2012, 11:40 AM
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11-27-2012, 11:42 AM
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The FOM defines 'should' as follows-
"The word 'should' is used to indicate that compliance is expected. Deviations are permitted only where an operational requirement exists."
The word 'may' is used when compliance is not mandatory.
11-27-2012, 11:44 AM
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Physiological needs are an operational requirement. I'll be getting coffee, using the bathroom, or getting a cat nap. All physiological needs which make deviations permissible.
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