Originally Posted by
ZapBrannigan
I have to agree. At the other places I worked it was common practice for virtually every departure. I generally don't mind doing it on the -800 and the Max here, but something is different about the tires on the -700. Takes way too much thrust to get that thing rolling and keep it rolling. Mechanic told me why but I can't remember what he said.
When we are back in peacetime again they should really emphasize SET and put it in terms pilots can understand - profit sharing.
Careful agreeing with me. It’s not very becoming 😉
Here’s a great example……if you’re going to SET for takeoff, start the engine when the tug stops its pushback. The timing works out perfect on an NG to where you get rollback right around the time they’re showing you the pin.
Instead we have FOs that are spring-loaded to start the engine as soon as the airplane starts moving on pushback and then sometimes we’re sitting there p!ss!ing away fuel for a minute or two while they finish the push and disconnect.