Originally Posted by
Missed Appch
The fact that this still goes on here is mind boggling to me (I see it as well). How anyone can continue to taxi on one engine, keep write up's till Denver, and basically do anything to help the company is unreal.
Also, don't forget that the preferred way to talk to the company dispatch or MX is through ACARS. F9 does not pay for your cell phone.
ANY MX item (including computer resets) should be communicated to company via ACARS when it is discovered.
A note should be added to 'send mechanic to gate xx', as flight crew placarding can be tricky via ACARS and places a level of responsibility on the pilot, that should be placed on MX. Pilots are not getting paid to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. Leave that to the professionals that are getting paid to do it.
Don't forget to get extra gas in case you need to go slow, go fast, or deviate (whichever is safest for you!)
Be safe out there!!!