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Old 09-11-2008, 02:25 PM
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gufusu
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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis View Post
Funny, at CAL on the 756 we have NO taxi checklist whatsoever. Everything is done and set up prior to push, including the numbers. Granted, sometimes they might be a little late and a CA will push without them, but by the time we're disconnected from the tug, the printer has rolled out the info. It's usually uplinked through the FMC before the printer gets it, anyway.

Everything that would normally be done on a taxi check is done on the before start or before takeoff. The before takeoff is every short, though. Departure announcement, Flaps/TO Config Check, any changes to the TO brief (that was done at the gate) and turning on the xpndr.

CAL's idea is to keep the pilots looking outside and not distracted while taxiing around.

Works pretty well.
How do you complete the before start checklist if you don't have the numbers? What's the hurry? Is it now okay to disregard procedures for the sake of expediency or maybe to SAVE THE AIRLINE?

Do everyone a favor at CAL and just stick to the procedures. We don't need any "cowboys."
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