Originally Posted by GetRealDude

APU start is mandatory for all flights IAW crew comfort. My jet will be the same temp/comfort level as our execs in their comfy offices. Period. End of story.



Will your jet be properly cooled before arrival with a/c cart or APU running. Highly doubtful.



I've had flights with APU inop, no a/c cart connected, and refused to preflight the jet until it was hooked up due to heat. Call MX and GOC ... things happen pretty quick when that info is passed