Originally Posted by
BMEP100
What does "wifi...turned on in cockpits" mean?
I have not seen a router in any 57/67 cockpit yet. If you recall a couple years ago the official line was a dedicated log in for working crews. Haven't seen that yet either, although I don't know if it matters since the wifi system we have currently on the fleet is slow and about 50% reliable.
Of course all theses plan were a couple of CIO's ago.
You won't see a "router" in the cockpit:
This has slowly been happening since July; I found out purely by accident. (This is on the 767-300 fleet; seems to be true on the 757RR as well).
Just select the united-wifi (under "Settings") on your ipad; the same that the pax use.
With no fee: WSI, FlyingTogether, company email, and Pilot Mobile work. In July and August, CCS worked, but not any more.
I just sent a note to the Fleet Manager, though, because while the 66XX jets have been working remarkably well, I've only gotten a 64XX jet to work once...and it was horribly intermittent, as in ten minutes to log in, and worked for one minute.
The WSI feature is fantastic for building SA going to South America (using SATRAD Global). It's not perfect, but it gives you a bigger picture than the detailed shot you get from the plane's wx radar. Together? Really nice.
If you are flying on the day that bids come out: you can check your schedule under pilot mobile.
Umm...while on break in the rest seat/bunk.
