Originally Posted by
upndsky
Maybe I'm missing something, but the way they are going to have us do it, we'll be tying up a lot of ramp space as we sit there, entering numbers and running checklists after they disconnect us after the push.
It depends on how you do it. Many people on here have stated that FOs are professionals, so just let them do their job. I agree. There is no reason the FO (or the Captain) can't enter the numbers while the other pilot taxis, then switch while the other pilot verifies the entries. The FO is perfectly capable of taxiing any Delta aircraft straight ahead using rudder pedals while the Captain is heads down. It was a semi-routine practice on the -9. No reason to stop and tie up any ramp space, although I'm sure it will happen.