Millennial 'oddity' thread:
06-27-2018, 06:26 AM
#212
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Originally Posted by busdriver12
Wait, 58 looks to be "about retirement age"?
I wish.
As far as adjusting the seat during takeoff, I noticed quite a few fo's doing that. I guess it must be a "thing". Seems weird to me, I personally just accept it if I realize my seat doesn't feel quite right, seems too late at that point. But I'm finding that now I'm looking over, waiting for the guy to finish before I give them the airplane. Seems to be a trend.
I wish.As far as adjusting the seat during takeoff, I noticed quite a few fo's doing that. I guess it must be a "thing". Seems weird to me, I personally just accept it if I realize my seat doesn't feel quite right, seems too late at that point. But I'm finding that now I'm looking over, waiting for the guy to finish before I give them the airplane. Seems to be a trend.
Due to our “below the line” portion of the BTO checklist and it’s requirements to reach all over the cockpit I find that I’m occasionally rushed when going from checklist mode to “I have the airplane” mode and it may require a minor adjustment to seat.
UA
06-27-2018, 06:43 AM
#213
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude
Are you on the 767?
Due to our “below the line” portion of the BTO checklist and it’s requirements to reach all over the cockpit I find that I’m occasionally rushed when going from checklist mode to “I have the airplane” mode and it may require a minor adjustment to seat.
UA
Due to our “below the line” portion of the BTO checklist and it’s requirements to reach all over the cockpit I find that I’m occasionally rushed when going from checklist mode to “I have the airplane” mode and it may require a minor adjustment to seat.
UA
06-27-2018, 07:15 AM
#214
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude
Are you on the 767?
Due to our “below the line” portion of the BTO checklist and it’s requirements to reach all over the cockpit I find that I’m occasionally rushed when going from checklist mode to “I have the airplane” mode and it may require a minor adjustment to seat.
UA
Due to our “below the line” portion of the BTO checklist and it’s requirements to reach all over the cockpit I find that I’m occasionally rushed when going from checklist mode to “I have the airplane” mode and it may require a minor adjustment to seat.
UA
06-27-2018, 07:39 AM
#215
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FedEx Named to Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Best Workplaces for Millennials List
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06-27-2018, 07:55 AM
#216
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude
FedEx Named to Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Best Workplaces for Millennials List
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06-27-2018, 03:32 PM
#217
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Hey serious question from someone from the millennial age(well almost). After rotation once pitch is set I like to raise my seat up a bit so I can see out better over the nose if need be for traffic. But I don’t like it that high for takeoff. Is this a bad habit?
06-27-2018, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FFlyer29
Hey serious question from someone from the millennial age(well almost). After rotation once pitch is set I like to raise my seat up a bit so I can see out better over the nose if need be for traffic. But I don’t like it that high for takeoff. Is this a bad habit?
06-27-2018, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FFlyer29
Hey serious question from someone from the millennial age(well almost). After rotation once pitch is set I like to raise my seat up a bit so I can see out better over the nose if need be for traffic. But I don’t like it that high for takeoff. Is this a bad habit?
Sometimes I get in the seat during a swap for a rest break with someone about my height and I feel like this guy.....
He must have one great view of the PFD - smack in front of his face, but not much else.
06-27-2018, 06:11 PM
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Yes this is a bad habit. It's rare, but I've had the occasional seat fail to mechanically latch and then you're on the floor with your knees in your chest.
(And yes, even electrical motors fail...especially the way FedEx treats the seats as Fly to Fail items)
Not a huge deal, and easy to transfer control..but still, why?
Pick a happy middle ground or turn the autopilot on early and then adjust it.
If you're worried about running into someone within a mile or two of the airport during that initial climb you should've stayed on the ground a bit longer
(And yes, even electrical motors fail...especially the way FedEx treats the seats as Fly to Fail items)
Not a huge deal, and easy to transfer control..but still, why?
Pick a happy middle ground or turn the autopilot on early and then adjust it.
If you're worried about running into someone within a mile or two of the airport during that initial climb you should've stayed on the ground a bit longer
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