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04-13-2015 | 10:24 AM

#6031

tomgoodman

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From: 767A (Ret)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packrat

SWA might have the correct system. The F/O does the walk the first flight of the day, the ground crews do the rest. I'd guess their ground crews catch more problems than the average F/O who is just going through the motions.

Years ago we used to alternate doing the walk around. I can't say we caught any more discrepancies that way, but it was just the tradition.

04-13-2015 | 10:24 AM

#6032

Timbo

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababouey

Get back across that line Yankee, our weather is better, our women are hotter and our food tastes way better.

OK, we have to put an end to this debate, r.e. Southern Girls vs. Northern Girls.

Right now, go to You Tube, and watch these two videos:

1. Sh!t Southern Women Say
2. Sh!t Boston Girls Say

(Last time I posted them here I got a warning from a Mod)

Questions? None!

Good day Lieutenant!

04-13-2015 | 10:26 AM

#6033

Timbo

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomgoodman

Years ago we used to alternate doing the walk around. I can't say we caught any more discrepancies that way, but it was just the tradition.

And now tell them how we checked for hot brakes!

(hint...if your pee hisses and steams... they are hot!)

04-13-2015 | 10:26 AM

#6034

Doug Masters

Weekend and Holiday Pilot

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From: Sippin' at the Troubadour

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomgoodman

Years ago we used to alternate doing the walk around. I can't say we caught any more discrepancies that way, but it was just the tradition.

Most captains still usually split walk arounds. Unless its raining or snowing.

04-13-2015 | 10:40 AM

#6035

tomgoodman

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From: 767A (Ret)

On the last leg before a layover, both of us (and a F/A) might go down to the ramp, to insure that the outcome of "nosewheel roulette" was honestly reported.

04-13-2015 | 12:06 PM

#6036

Timbo

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Masters

Most captains still usually split walk arounds. Unless its raining or snowing.

HEY! I did a walk around last January in MSP, it was 9 below and blowing!

But I haven't done one since!

I'm still shivering!

04-13-2015 | 01:48 PM

#6037

captjns

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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packrat

That's the problem, isn't it? I'd bet most F/Os merely look in the correct directions during walkarounds without even seeing what they're supposed to be looking for.

SWA might have the correct system. The F/O does the walk the first flight of the day, the ground crews do the rest. I'd guess their ground crews catch more problems than the average F/O who is just going through the motions.

PIC is given the keys to the jet, signs the release, and aircraft logbook, thus is responsible to ensure the wings and motors are still on the jet and airworthy for flight.

Some ground crew ending their shift are happy to avoid thorough post/pre flight inspections at out stations.

04-13-2015 | 01:57 PM

#6038

OpenClimb

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From: A320 CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by captjns

PIC is given the keys to the jet, signs the release, and aircraft logbook, thus is responsible to ensure the wings and motors are still on the jet and airworthy for flight.

Taken directly from the Microsoft Flight Simulator packaging, I presume?

Where would we be without this sage advice...