Originally Posted by
FlytheSky
I always like having extra fuel. That's one of the reasons why I single engine taxi everywhere and try to not leave the APU running. However, the moment it gets hot, that APU is on (or stays on) with Pack 1 off. Sometimes I laugh at the way the FOM is worded. "turn on the APU 5 minutes prior to departure time" but you can push 10 minutes early. Guess that means to block out more than 5 minutes early you're supposed to get the huffer cart even though the APU works. Wouldn't want to waste gas, you know.
but we always do have extra fuel! The dispatchers here fuel very liberally.
If it’s over 70 degrees on a turn it’s not coming off unless we are all coming off the airplane... which brings up another point.
Do you want me to leave the apu on during a quick turn with a crew swap? I will, but your butt needs to make its presence known. If I’m ready to take my bags off and you aren’t at the bottom of the jet bridge I’m turning off the apu. I’m not going on a quest to find you.