Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-23-2010, 08:29 PM
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Yep, Moron........
10-23-2010, 08:31 PM
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The thing that kills me now is that they are saying that beginning taxi without selecting the flaps is what they think will become best practice. No freaking way. Do they want a flaps up takeoff?
I figured guys would continue to throw on the beacon... very frustrating. They need to show this for what it is. Oh well....
I figured guys would continue to throw on the beacon... very frustrating. They need to show this for what it is. Oh well....
10-23-2010, 08:37 PM
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One thing that was suggested was a default flap setting per station. LGA, DCA, SNA etc would always be 15 for the 757/767. Flaps 18 or 23 for the 88 etc.
10-23-2010, 08:50 PM
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Rumor has it there's an resolution being presented at the C44 meeting this thurs in regards to open viewing of LOA language for a window prior to ratification. I LIKE!!
10-23-2010, 08:52 PM
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Just flew with a LCA and the above is exactly how he said we were required to do it. I also heard (different LCA in van) that after a few months they would loosen up on the requirement to be parked while doing the performance checklist. Not sure if this was just his opinion or actually based on something official.
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10-23-2010, 08:57 PM
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10-23-2010, 08:59 PM
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80, it is but it is not hard set for each station. Making it a policy would be like LAHSO distances on the green pages, they could be published in the green pages then. It was a thought that was passed along.
10-23-2010, 09:01 PM
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They can loosen up the reigns but I'm convinced that Captains should not be allowed to look down at a checklist or FMS while taxing. If on autopilot I still have to hand the plane over to the other guy then I think its just as wise that A's do the same for checklist items, FMS and performance stuff.
Now, nobody has run off a taxiway or hit anyone while taxing but it's a good practice when we're managing several thousand pilots not to mention the smoothness of operation when verifying critical data.
Now, nobody has run off a taxiway or hit anyone while taxing but it's a good practice when we're managing several thousand pilots not to mention the smoothness of operation when verifying critical data.
10-23-2010, 09:03 PM
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FtB;
Runway, Departure, First Fix?
Runway, Departure, First Fix?
10-23-2010, 09:07 PM
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There is the LOA resolution that directs the LEC Reps to seek a longer comment period after a TA and to have the LOA language, ramifications etc distributed to the pilots to make meaningful comments and questions for their reps, and ultimately provide direction
There is one about 88 pay
There is one about sick time or something to that sort as well.
Also the MEC Chair candidates have been invited to an open mic to talk to the pilots of 44 about how they see our group moving forward if they are elected.
All and all it will probably be a busy day.
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