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12-06-2023, 05:18 PM

#311

covid19

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Originally Posted by DumboDrop

So get an ARTR.

PIC has the authority to delay a flight. And the responsibility to to to stop, if the flight cannot be completed safely in the opinion of the PIC.

We surely wouldn't be cutting any corners and putting pressure on our new CA's that were flight instructing 2-3 years ago. Wrap it up however you want but this is just a new form of pilot pushing.

12-06-2023, 06:08 PM

#312

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Originally Posted by covid19

We surely wouldn't be cutting any corners and putting pressure on our new CA's that were flight instructing 2-3 years ago. Wrap it up however you want but this is just a new form of pilot pushing.

You're not wrong, but use the tools available.

12-06-2023, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by covid19

We surely wouldn't be cutting any corners and putting pressure on our new CA's that were flight instructing 2-3 years ago. Wrap it up however you want but this is just a new form of pilot pushing.

Bump up the fuel and get an ARTR I’ve already done it twice this week. We’re also being planned with less fuel at landing more recently.

12-06-2023, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueskies67

Bump up the fuel and get an ARTR I’ve already done it twice this week. We’re also being planned with less fuel at landing more recently.

Pilots are reminded that avoiding the use of the APU is one way to "do your part" in running the Greenest airline, and reducing fuel costs at the same time

12-06-2023, 09:16 PM

#315

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Originally Posted by Blueskies67

Bump up the fuel and get an ARTR I’ve already done it twice this week. We’re also being planned with less fuel at landing more recently.

For sure. I’m sure tankering and fuel costs have been pushed hard on the dispatchers as another means to save coin.

12-07-2023, 04:01 PM

#316

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Originally Posted by hercretired

Pilots are reminded that avoiding the use of the APU is one way to "do your part" in running the Greenest airline, and reducing fuel costs at the same time

We then also remind ourselves that the "greenest airline" burns more fuel waiting on gates, jet bridge drivers, rampers, etc.

12-07-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot124

We then also remind ourselves that the "greenest airline" burns more fuel waiting on gates, jet bridge drivers, rampers, etc.

blasphemy (sp?) ! Also, nobody here as timed out of duty day before they even pushed back, due to rampers, jet bridge, "non-pilot" issues.

12-08-2023, 12:32 AM

#318

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Originally Posted by hercretired

blasphemy (sp?) ! Also, nobody here as timed out of duty day before they even pushed back, due to rampers, jet bridge, "non-pilot" issues.

That's never happened at any other airline ever.

12-08-2023, 03:59 AM

#319

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Originally Posted by DumboDrop

That's never happened at any other airline ever.

yeah, smh. Bundle up all these quotes and it’ll be the exact same thing 40 years from now regardless of the airline. Enjoy the extra pay while waiting, go home and enjoy life.