Originally Posted by
aa73
Hey guys, if you're stuck behind us at AA, too bad! We are a SAFETY ORIENTED operation. If you wanna get around us that bad, ask ground for an alternate taxiway... we'll gladly stop to accommodate you. Go ahead with your blistering taxi speeds... we do not play that game. Sorry if you're inconvenienced, but like somebody said, you'll never get into trouble for taxiing too slow.
Flame away!
73
8 in '08
Great! Here we go again with the "we are safety oriented and your....." Guys (and gals) it is plain and simple, the aircraft can taxi at greater than 10 kts and be operated safely. Would someone who is engineering savy please tell us if there is more brake wear on one application or hundreds trying to maintain 5-10 kts. If you choose to taxi at speeds less than "normal" then expect some criticism.
BTW, please tell me what "game" is being played when I taxi at 30 kts on a straight taxiway as allowed by SWA's operating manual?