Originally Posted by
USNFDX
Unfortunately, we brought this upon ourselves. If people wouldn't taxi at max warp, and fly the flight plan, it would still be over 11+35.
We are our own worst enemy!
EXACTLY! Thank you!
How 'bout this?
Block out early if you can.
Taxi out at a SAFE taxi speed.
Fly the FUEL SENSE (fuel saving) planned mach - slow down if it gets bumpy (for safety.)
Fly the FILED flight planned route (dip clearances, optimized for fuel) - deviating only as necessary for weather avoidance (safety) - don't accept direct routing ('cause you don't have to believe it or not)
Taxi in at a SAFE taxi speed.
Results (win-win-win):
1. SAFETY is never compromised for sake of expedience
2. FUEL is saved (= $$$ saved for Fred)
3. Freight gets to the sort on time/early anyway (if you block out a little early)
4. Historical flight times reflect a more accurate (albeit increased) block time.
5. HOURLY EMPLOYEES (pilots) earn a couple of extra bucks for a few more minutes block over 8 hours.
Helloooooo.......Bubba........???
The company is BEGGING us to do the Fuel Sense......why not accommodate their request?
What's the hurry to get into Guangzhou anyway? at 10:30pm. They keep the free hotel bar open for us late anyway? The mall at the food court closes at 9 or 10pm anyway!!
I've wondered why FedEx pilots "do what they do" ever since I've been here (run out the door of the AOC with their hair on fire the entire trip) - seems they just don't understand the fact that they get paid by the hour.....??
