Originally Posted by
capncrunch
As a DC9 FO, this change had made life much easier. You won't here me complain. I will point out one benefit to the old way. As you were sitting in the runup pad waiting for the numbers, you were on the clock and getting paid.
I agree with you. It has made life easier on the Airbus as well. Less heads down and fiddle-fking time while taxiing. Also....it saves gas. No more waiting for the numbers after engine startup. I'm pretty pleased with the new pre-flight procedures as well. Less work....I like!