Originally Posted by
Hound
Got this summary from a flex instructor yesterday:
- Any time an approach is called "unstable" a go-around will be executed. The new FOM gets rid on the ...unless in his judgement this would create a greater hazard..."
- At low altitudes, rate of descent will not exceed aircraft altitude in feet AGL
Does this mean I start flaring at 700' to reduce my rate of descent to 600fpm at 600', 500fpm at 500', etc etc?
Again - more holding of our hands - having your rate of descent less than your actual AGL is basic piloting skills - why do we need it writing in the FOM
Originally Posted by
Hound
- Airbus emergency fuel has gone from 5K to 7K
- All Cat III approaches with a see to land required now have a defined altitude of 50' for that "see to land" point.
- Departure briefing now emphasizes SE Taxi
Must be an Airbus thing - MD's don't move well on only one engine
Originally Posted by
Hound
- Snowfall vis vs. intensity table now in Chap 8
- Unsat autoland now requires AML and Purple book form in addition to ACARS
- PM 3-step process now in FOM
- As already discussed, more guidance as to when the CA should land
And the best for last....
- We are now allowed to conduct other commercial flying
Now discuss!