Go Back  Airline Pilot Central Forums > Airline Pilot Forums > Major > Southwest
Questions from a student pilot. >

Questions from a student pilot.

Search

Notices

Questions from a student pilot.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-12-2023, 09:12 AM
  #41  
Gets Weekends Off
 
CA1900's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 843
Default

Originally Posted by Hedley
Since you guys don’t autoland, what is your lowest RVR?
600/600/300 RVR with a 50 foot DH is as low as we go for a Cat III.
CA1900 is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 10:53 AM
  #42  
Strike averted!
 
at6d's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2015
Position: B737
Posts: 3,789
Default

Originally Posted by CA1900
600/600/300 RVR with a 50 foot DH is as low as we go for a Cat III.
For landing. For takeoff we can go a bit lower.

I found another HUD sunshade in a MAX yesterday. The Rosen sun visor storage pouch in the bin has two sleeves—one for the Rosen visor and a second outer pocket for a HUD visor. It’s easy to miss. I’ll be looking again next trip.
at6d is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 11:42 AM
  #43  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,327
Default

Originally Posted by CA1900
600/600/300 RVR with a 50 foot DH is as low as we go for a Cat III.
Thanks. We (UA) had a couple delivered with huds installed and deactivated. We have the same minimums and since we autoland all approaches below cat 1 the hud wouldn’t gain anything, so the company isn’t going to spend the money.
Hedley is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 05:31 PM
  #44  
Gets Weekend Reserve
 
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,776
Default

Originally Posted by Hedley
Thanks. We (UA) had a couple delivered with huds installed and deactivated. We have the same minimums and since we autoland all approaches below cat 1 the hud wouldn’t gain anything, so the company isn’t going to spend the money.
Didn't UAL get some of our old -700's a few years ago?
RJSAviator76 is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 06:13 PM
  #45  
All is fine at .79
 
TiredSoul's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Position: Paahlot
Posts: 4,216
Default

Originally Posted by FLYBOY2900
Hey everyone,

it was suggested to me that I create a thread for all my questions I have on here that relate to Southwest Operations
No offense and not trying to rain on your parade but why are you so hot on SouthWest?
It’s just one airline flying just one type with just one style of flying (domestic) not quite a Regional and not quite a Major, more of a LCC.
There is a myriad of flying out there.
TiredSoul is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 06:18 PM
  #46  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,327
Default

Originally Posted by RJSAviator76
Didn't UAL get some of our old -700's a few years ago?
We were suppose to, then the max debacle, then the pandemic. I don’t really know if we got them or not.
Hedley is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 09:15 PM
  #47  
Line Holder
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Apr 2023
Posts: 25
Default

Originally Posted by TiredSoul
No offense and not trying to rain on your parade but why are you so hot on SouthWest?
It’s just one airline flying just one type with just one style of flying (domestic) not quite a Regional and not quite a Major, more of a LCC.
There is a myriad of flying out there.
Great question! I often find myself asking that too! 😂 Mainly I just have seen the way the airline works through family that works there, and all the people who work there are so nice and some have become great friends of mine! Their operation fits exactly what kind of flying I want to do, single type, short hops, and overall just the fun atmosphere!
FLYBOY2900 is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 09:21 PM
  #48  
Line holder
 
symbian simian's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: On the bus,seat 0A
Posts: 3,332
Default

Originally Posted by FLYBOY2900
Great question! I often find myself asking that too! 😂 Mainly I just have seen the way the airline works through family that works there, and all the people who work there are so nice and some have become great friends of mine! Their operation fits exactly what kind of flying I want to do, single type, short hops, and overall just the fun atmosphere!
You can do the exact same at any legacy, and you might be surprised at the fun at SWA....
symbian simian is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 11:12 PM
  #49  
All is fine at .79
 
TiredSoul's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Position: Paahlot
Posts: 4,216
Default

Originally Posted by FLYBOY2900
Their operation fits exactly what kind of flying I want to do, single type, short hops, and overall just the fun atmosphere!
Again, no offense…..however you have no idea what type of flying is the best fit…..yet.
You’re just thinking you’ll like it.
You don’t know yet if flying is even the career for you.
It’s great that you’re so enthusiastic but little reality checks along your journey are a necessity.
70% of people that start flight training don’t finish it.
Best of luck with your endeavors.
TiredSoul is offline  
Old 08-12-2023, 11:16 PM
  #50  
Spikes the Koolaid
 
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: 737
Posts: 403
Default

Originally Posted by symbian simian
You can do the exact same at any legacy, and you might be surprised at the fun at SWA....
If I recall correctly, his parents work in IT or something for swa. Combination of optimism of youth (nothing wrong with that) and knowing the experience of non-front line employees definitely paints a different picture than the picture that actually exists.

I love that he/she has a goal. Their perspective may change as they go through college/regionals, no need to dash their dreams now.
waterskisabersw is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
November Seven
Flight Schools and Training
84
03-22-2018 05:48 PM
cloudseer
Flight Schools and Training
2
07-12-2011 05:51 PM
chaseosaurusrex
Flight Schools and Training
4
01-19-2011 02:28 PM
RVSM Certified
Flight Schools and Training
23
02-28-2009 08:58 PM
Cosmik
Flight Schools and Training
9
02-08-2007 07:21 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Your Privacy Choices