Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
Apparently the only real issues they are having with N/S standardization are the N guys learning how to balance the workload with the new PF/PM switchoff. It's "suggested" (hint hint
) that CA's do the walkaround when practical (i.e. not raining, snowing, or anything other than warm and sunny, haha) to help relieve the FO's workload when they are PF. Coming from experience, it sure does help if the CA does the walkaround before a transcon leg. Loading all the waypoints and winds plus walking around can be a real time crunch on a 50 minute hub turn with an aircraft swap.
Also, they are still observing some CA's always doing the WARTS brief instead of the PF doing it. CA's are only to augment the abnormals section and add anything that is needed after the briefing is complete.
As far as the south side- more stuff will be coming out in regards to DAL60. They were accepted into ASAP and information will be sent out accordingly. Fatigue and optical illusions are key words...
I will agree, it is nice when the CA does the walkaround however, it really doesn't take that much more. The big thing is just getting comfortable and used to doing the extra things such as the overhead panel (it isn't difficult, just different and after a few times, it is no biggie). Not sure how the boeings are but on the bus, we just request the cruise winds and they are automatically updated (same with climb winds if the aircraft has just come in).