Originally Posted by
ZapBrannigan
what mechanism did you use to collect weather/runway info for each of your choices given that is is a cardboard cockpit? "ACARS" (as in, "I'm sending a message to dispatch askin for weather and notams for these airports" or, ask ATC, or ask the FO to call for them?
Same with runway numbers? Does SWA still use the laptop? If so, can you ask the JS to look up landing numbers?
Just trying to imagine how best to get all of the info you need to make a good decision within the 7 minute time frame.
I believe there info is fairly scripted. As an example, if you ask the F.O. to ask ATC what the closest airports are with weather above minimums he will come back with a scripted answer giving you the available airports and their current weather. Same goes for asking the cabin crew or dispatch for info, they will give everyone the same scripted answers to most general info questions. I must add that this info is to the best of my recollection because my interview was multiple years ago. Some of the recent interviewees may provide more accurate and up to date info.