Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1590407)

When's it gonna be, the next AE????
Please don't make me wait for Friday, Friday...

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1590421)

You heard about that SLC717A/B base too? I heard there will be lots of 30 hour PHX layovers:D

Originally Posted by Hawaii50 (Post 1590457)

I heard it was an LAX base with 30 hour SAN layovers. :)

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1590419)

Depending on the FAs (after one leg) I call "flight attendants prepare the cabin for departure" either #1 for takeoff or right before I start the first engine. :D

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1590226)

Which is very similar to what's in our Vol 1 now - Amplified Procedures.

I've never seen what the big deal is. SOPA/SMAC was a comfortable way to fly, as you always knew EXACTLY what the other guy was going to do. That said, I never felt operationally restricted.

The one major downside of SOPA/SMAC, IMO, was in the preflight. We had a CA and an FO preflight (instead of PF/PM) and after a few months on the line I quickly started forgetting what all those "CA Switches" did. There was roughly half of the overhead panel that I NEVER touched, making it more difficult to keep your mind wrapped around the other guy's switches. But I knew 100% (of 50%) of the Airbus! :D

Our current way is my new favorite way, and I'm sure the next "best way" will be fine too. A little common sense goes a looooong way.

Originally Posted by FL370 (Post 1590476)

I heard it was a SEA base with 30 SAN layovers :p