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Old 04-28-2018, 04:15 PM
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Hey guys I got my LOE next week and was wondering what you line captains see new FO's screw up on often out on the line and why! I was hoping to get some feedback and see what most of us newbs struggle with on the transition to actual line flying. Thanks and cannot wait to be out there flying the actual plane instead of the SIM.
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Old 04-28-2018, 05:15 PM
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If you're gonna use the Velcro bag strap, release it before you leave the airplane.

Leave the seat in a suitable height and distance. Move the rudder pedals about halfway back.

Clean your trash, especially crumbs in the little phone holder thing.

As for flying, try out FPA and VS and notice the difference from FLCH. A 290 knot FLCH is gonna make a scared captain.
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Old 04-28-2018, 06:56 PM
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Haha fun question

1. Never say 'disregard' when the VTA chimes on a vnav climb and you're in green flch. I will throw biscoff cookies at you

2. Don't bug FAs for in flight meals 30 minutes into the flight or they will roll their eyes and so will I

3. Don't land better than me on day 1 or I will start quizzing you on memory items and limitations while you're trying to hand fly on your next approach.

4. Dont do 10 minute 'briefs' on the IRNMN into lax. Oh and it's called the (irna-mirna), if you make the approach brief a state of the union address, I will debrief you starting with your takeoff, especially if you have a commute to catch

I'll think of more stuff.

Dude main thing, show up humble ready to learn and have fun
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Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger View Post
Haha fun question

1. Never say 'disregard' when the VTA chimes on a vnav climb and you're in green flch. I will throw biscoff cookies at you

2. Don't bug FAs for in flight meals 30 minutes into the flight or they will roll their eyes and so will I

3. Don't land better than me on day 1 or I will start quizzing you on memory items and limitations while you're trying to hand fly on your next approach.

4. Dont do 10 minute 'briefs' on the IRNMN into lax. Oh and it's called the (irna-mirna), if you make the approach brief a state of the union address, I will debrief you starting with your takeoff, especially if you have a commute to catch

I'll think of more stuff.

Dude main thing, show up humble ready to learn and have fun
Thats what I plan on doing, always ready and willing to learn new things especially to make myself a better pilot. No promises on the landings!
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Thats what I plan on doing, always ready and willing to learn new things especially to make myself a better pilot. No promises on the landings!
Glad you're here dude, we need you guys out here! Hurry up lol
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Glad you're here dude, we need you guys out here! Hurry up lol
Trust me when I get about 6 critical pay emails a day I want to be out there. I've been able to get through training quicker than others it seems, but I've been waiting two weeks for my LOFT and LOE so I hope that part gets better so we get more FO's out on the line to help out.
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Everything that has been said is great advise but really, my .02...

1. Learn when FLCH and FPA/VS is appropriate. The vertical planning part of the PFD is a great tool.

2. Slow down early, don't be afraid to use boards. Eventually you will get comfortable with the airplane and keep it faster and faster.

3. Ask your CA if he/she has any tips or things you could be doing better. I always told them I was new and would appreciate any advise. There are a hundred ways to fly this plane, take what you like and disregard what you don't.

4. If you ever feel behind the plane or lose situational awareness, don't wait until you are filing an ASAP. Speak up.

5. Ask plenty of questions. If you are PM and see the CA start pushing buttons, ask what he/she is doing.

6. If you use the side bag strap, be courteous and undo it.

7. Never remove the empty cup in the cup holder. It's there for a reason.

8. Always leave the cockpit clean and ready for the next person.
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Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger View Post
Haha fun question

1. Never say 'disregard' when the VTA chimes on a vnav climb and you're in green flch. I will throw biscoff cookies at you

2. Don't bug FAs for in flight meals 30 minutes into the flight or they will roll their eyes and so will I

3. Don't land better than me on day 1 or I will start quizzing you on memory items and limitations while you're trying to hand fly on your next approach.

4. Dont do 10 minute 'briefs' on the IRNMN into lax. Oh and it's called the (irna-mirna), if you make the approach brief a state of the union address, I will debrief you starting with your takeoff, especially if you have a commute to catch

I'll think of more stuff.

Dude main thing, show up humble ready to learn and have fun
I definitely say "disregard" whenever the VTA sounds and I'm in a green FLCH climb after ATC told us to climb unrestricted. Although no FO has thrown Biscoff cookies at me for saying it...

If the FO greases it on during their first landing of a multiple day trip, I take this as the gauntlet being thrown down and show them what a REAL greaser is because how will they ever respect my authoritay if they get the impression they're a better pilot than me?

In all seriousness, though, attitude is everything. Give me a pilot who has a great attitude but makes me wonder how they passed their LOE long before you give me Chuck Yeager with a chip on his shoulder. I've absolutely loved flying with all the new FOs I've worked with. You guys (and gals) are the real MVP.
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Originally Posted by VIRotate View Post
Everything that has been said is great advise but really, my .02...

1. Learn when FLCH and FPA/VS is appropriate. The vertical planning part of the PFD is a great tool.

2. Slow down early, don't be afraid to use boards. Eventually you will get comfortable with the airplane and keep it faster and faster.

3. Ask your CA if he/she has any tips or things you could be doing better. I always told them I was new and would appreciate any advise. There are a hundred ways to fly this plane, take what you like and disregard what you don't.

4. If you ever feel behind the plane or lose situational awareness, don't wait until you are filing an ASAP. Speak up.

5. Ask plenty of questions. If you are PM and see the CA start pushing buttons, ask what he/she is doing.

6. If you use the side bag strap, be courteous and undo it.

7. Never remove the empty cup in the cup holder. It's there for a reason.

8. Always leave the cockpit clean and ready for the next person.
All of this is spot on! I'll just add that I have flown with a lot of very new guys over the last few weeks and I have been very impressed with all of them! I think the school house is doing an ok job of preparing guys. Like everyone else has said don't be afraid to ask questions and don't wait till its too late to ask for help. Other than that just make sure to have fun and enjoy one of the best jobs in the world!
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