Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-15-2010 | 02:09 AM
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Have gone through the former NWA bases several times on the last few trips. Today we had to wait because "it's a long way from the break room". Just what does the in-range do anyway?
My personal theory is the IAM is trying to make a stink. I've seen two different push crews walk off the job right when we get clearance to push. So far, not impressed at all with the professionalism by the ramp operation at DTW or MSP.
My personal theory is the IAM is trying to make a stink. I've seen two different push crews walk off the job right when we get clearance to push. So far, not impressed at all with the professionalism by the ramp operation at DTW or MSP.
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08-15-2010 | 03:47 AM
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08-15-2010 | 03:53 AM
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The Predatory Female
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A must read for anyone thinking about getting married.
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That book is an essential read, I think it is also on the CSAF professional reading list. I used to hand it out for free to anyone thinking about marriage.
08-15-2010 | 04:10 AM
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Let's look at the iPad as a shipset alternative, rather than our final EFB solution. Here are a few points to consider.
-The cost savings of electronic updates vs. manual updates of the shipsets should offset the initial capital outlay. Doing a basic NPV analysis would only take a few minutes.
-The shipsets are AC specific, requiring multiple versions. The iPad could cover ALL airports and therefore be universal to the entire fleet.
-A searchable pdf on an iPad provides faster reference to key data than a shipset does.
-The iPad saves weight compared to a shipset.
-And Finally, I want Delta to buy me an iPad.
-The cost savings of electronic updates vs. manual updates of the shipsets should offset the initial capital outlay. Doing a basic NPV analysis would only take a few minutes.
-The shipsets are AC specific, requiring multiple versions. The iPad could cover ALL airports and therefore be universal to the entire fleet.
-A searchable pdf on an iPad provides faster reference to key data than a shipset does.
-The iPad saves weight compared to a shipset.
-And Finally, I want Delta to buy me an iPad.
I jumpseat on almost every airline. I have yet to see a IFB in use and working. The closest I have seen is USAIR has about 20 IFB's installed on their A320's however they have not turned the power on yet and they are just decorations at the moment. There is a lot more involved then most people realize. Some of the basic FAA guidelines include dual power supplies, direct sunlight viewable. Crashworthy mounting system ect..... The IPAD fails all 3 of the above.
The other issue is Jepps is working on their own IFB. They are owned by Boeing. They are pushing that product not other options. Updates are not cheaper on EFB's then paper. Jepps charges the same. Delta is going to EFB's however in about 2 years they are going to be far more capable then today. Delta wants a EFB that can interface with both maintenance and dispatch. They are going with shipsets until the product is available.
08-15-2010 | 04:19 AM
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Let's look at the iPad as a shipset alternative, rather than our final EFB solution. Here are a few points to consider.
-The cost savings of electronic updates vs. manual updates of the shipsets should offset the initial capital outlay. Doing a basic NPV analysis would only take a few minutes.
-The shipsets are AC specific, requiring multiple versions. The iPad could cover ALL airports and therefore be universal to the entire fleet.
-A searchable pdf on an iPad provides faster reference to key data than a shipset does.
-The iPad saves weight compared to a shipset.
-And Finally, I want Delta to buy me an iPad.
-The cost savings of electronic updates vs. manual updates of the shipsets should offset the initial capital outlay. Doing a basic NPV analysis would only take a few minutes.
-The shipsets are AC specific, requiring multiple versions. The iPad could cover ALL airports and therefore be universal to the entire fleet.
-A searchable pdf on an iPad provides faster reference to key data than a shipset does.
-The iPad saves weight compared to a shipset.
-And Finally, I want Delta to buy me an iPad.
08-15-2010 | 05:18 AM
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08-15-2010 | 05:20 AM
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Not to be a stick in the mud but really? It could not possibly be worse than ATL. I've never once had a good experience in ATL. It's a breath of fresh air each time I get to a North base. ATL is a crap hole where only delays and bad things happen. Sorry but that place sucks in every way. There is no way you could convice me that a North base has more issues than ATL.
Captn;
ATL may have AC that does not keep up with the amount of passengers, the rampers and gate agents may be rude and or over worked, but no other airport shucks people out more efficiently.
I almost always leave on time here. It is not perfect, but it does a decent job given the stress that the system is put under on a daily basis.
08-15-2010 | 05:22 AM
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08-15-2010 | 05:23 AM
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08-15-2010 | 05:32 AM
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