Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-21-2014, 05:41 AM
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10-21-2014, 05:47 AM
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Anybody know when the BOD meeting is?
10-21-2014, 05:53 AM
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
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I CONSIDER ALL FACTORS INCLUDING MY OWN PHYSICAL CONDITION SATISFACTORY FOR THIS FLIGHT. I HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING:
FLIGHT PLAN/DISPATCH RELEASE
FLIGHT PLAN ADDENDUM
UPDATED WEATHER BRIEFING
FAR 117 LATEST ALLOWABLE TAKEOFF TIMES
PAPER FUEL SERVICE RECORD (IF REQD)
FLIGHT PLAN/DISPATCH RELEASE
FLIGHT PLAN ADDENDUM
UPDATED WEATHER BRIEFING
FAR 117 LATEST ALLOWABLE TAKEOFF TIMES
PAPER FUEL SERVICE RECORD (IF REQD)
That was a valid procedure with the old 'top copy" with worldflight, but it doesn't work the way our FDRA is worded.
10-21-2014, 06:19 AM
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10-21-2014, 06:24 AM
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Position: Capt
Posts: 38
Just keep in mind that if you sign the release and hand it over early, the agent now has no reason to stick their head in the cockpit and trade you for the updated weather...what this really means is that they can shut the door without asking if you are ready. And they will. Ever have a last minute glitch and then have to call ops to get the agent, who has already sprinted to their next gate or the coffee machine, to come back...it is a goat rope! I would hope that the first Captains that get this directive, send it to the ALPA machine for clarification. That's what they are there for.
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10-21-2014, 06:31 AM
Runs with scissors
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This is obviously some tool's attempt to reduce "gate latency".
10-21-2014, 06:31 AM
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Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Captain
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Just keep in mind that if you sign the release and hand it over early, the agent now has no reason to stick their head in the cockpit and trade you for the updated weather...what this really means is that they can shut the door without asking if you are ready. And they will. Ever have a last minute glitch and then have to call ops to get the agent, who has already sprinted to their next gate or the coffee machine, to come back...it is a goat rope! I would hope that the first Captains that get this directive, send it to the ALPA machine for clarification. That's what they are there for.
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LP
10-21-2014, 06:33 AM
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
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Just keep in mind that if you sign the release and hand it over early, the agent now has no reason to stick their head in the cockpit and trade you for the updated weather...what this really means is that they can shut the door without asking if you are ready. And they will. Ever have a last minute glitch and then have to call ops to get the agent, who has already sprinted to their next gate or the coffee machine, to come back...it is a goat rope! I would hope that the first Captains that get this directive, send it to the ALPA machine for clarification. That's what they are there for.
LP
LP
This is just another attempt to "Rush" us off the gate, and it's stupid.
10-21-2014, 06:34 AM
Runs with scissors
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That's fine...as long as you have everything you need.
10-21-2014, 06:48 AM
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: Flying the SEC
Posts: 2,350
Including all the people, non revs especially. If there is an empty seat there is no reason to close the door 10 min early.
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