Originally Posted by
ron kent
It doesn't matter what we do to save a few hundred lbs of fuel each flight. I would estimate that I burn an extra 500-700 lbs each flight waiting to get parked because the ramp is under manned...management solution? Lay off more rampers.
Look, I understand the frustration when you bust your ass to save a couple of hundred pounds of fuel enroute to see it flushed down the drain by rampers that can't get the plane marshaled to the gate in a timely fashion. But you know what? You still blocked with the fuel you saved.
I can't speak for you or anyone other than myself, but any tool I can aquire to make me operate my flight more efficiently is welcome. I did learn a little more how ACF works and how to use it. Among a few other things.
Not directed specifically at you, Ron, but if you go into OET with an open mind, you might get something out of it. if you go into it close minded, it is a waste of 5 hours and whatever travel time it took you to get there.