Originally Posted by Timbo

Pushback is the one time the airplane is moving but you are NOT in direct control of it. You can't even hit the brakes, you might break something expensive. Might as well put the data into the box, since you are along for the ride anyway.

Have you watched the cd yet? You're exactly right.....

BUT, I always have the F/O do it, since I'm the one talking to the tug driver and I like to keep my eyes outside, just to see what's going on. But he can't be doing that AND starting an engine at the same time, so do one or the other, but not both at the same time.

Both pilots in the seats need to verify the data before its entered. I like to read it from the print out to verify date, ship number, flight number etc. As well as all the other stuff. The FO verifies the auto upload and then the relief double checks us.

We do get paid by the minute, what's the hurry? If you rush, you will make mistakes and/or miss something... at least that's what I tell my wife when she wants me to mow the lawn.