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Originally Posted by robmpd
(Post 202410)
I was wondering how you guys at FDX and UPS got your Transoceanic Crossing Experience.
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 202835)
don't need any...looking out the window and eating for 6 hours is not hard to learn...
Hmmmm....That all there is to it? Seems like I am doing alot more than that. Either you don't cross much or you never crossed w/o CPDLC. |
Originally Posted by Moondog
(Post 203336)
Hmmmm....That all there is to it? Seems like I am doing alot more than that. Either you don't cross much or you never crossed w/o CPDLC.
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Originally Posted by Moondog
(Post 203336)
Hmmmm....That all there is to it? Seems like I am doing alot more than that. Either you don't cross much or you never crossed w/o CPDLC.
Sure its different than flying from Fresno to Burbank, but its not difficult nor does it require the skills of Sky King. I fail to see why some folks make such a big deal out of doing crossings. Its different, but thats about it. |
Originally Posted by viktorbravo
(Post 203348)
Yup, thats about all there is to it. It aint rocket surgery.:D Basic position reports and fuel calculations, keeping up with the flight plan, and good SA. Same basics you did for your private/instrument ticket. If something goes wrong your options are limited so you dont have to use much brain power to figure out what you need to do.
Sure its different than flying from Fresno to Burbank, but its not difficult nor does it require the skills of Sky King. I fail to see why some folks make such a big deal out of doing crossings. Its different, but thats about it. |
my favorite way to cross is in first class..........
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When I checked out as an MD-11 captain, one of the requirements was to do two Atlantic crossings. These were done on IOE, with mine being from EWR to STN and then on to FRA, followed by a return from FRA to MEM. Before we got CPDLC, one of the more important tasks was the receipt of the oceanic clearance, which really has to be done correctly, avoiding mistakes at all costs. As well, at that time we not only did standard position reports, but we also did position plotting, until someone realized that the FMS's and GPS's that were used to present "the magenta line" was the same nav aids that showed us our position. We then stopped plotting. Pacific crossings were not required as they were very straightforward. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 202835)
don't need any...looking out the window and eating for 6 hours is not hard to learn...
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 203360)
my favorite way to cross is in first class..........
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