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04-13-2015, 10:26 AM
#6031
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
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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.
04-13-2015, 12:06 PM
#6033
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,543
Originally Posted by Doug Masters
Most captains still usually split walk arounds. Unless its raining or snowing.
But I haven't done one since!
I'm still shivering!
04-13-2015, 01:48 PM
#6034
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
Posts: 5,686
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.
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.
Some ground crew ending their shift are happy to avoid thorough post/pre flight inspections at out stations.
04-13-2015, 01:57 PM
#6035
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 459
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.
Where would we be without this sage advice...
04-13-2015, 02:07 PM
#6036
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Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
Posts: 5,686
Originally Posted by OpenClimb
Taken directly from the Microsoft Flight Simulator packaging, I presume?
Where would we be without this sage advice...
Where would we be without this sage advice...
04-13-2015, 02:15 PM
#6037
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 459
Originally Posted by captjns
Typical packaged response without originality... Oh well.
Sometimes I need to remind folks, but I'm actually quite hilarious.
Here's another original quote for you:
Lighten up Francis!
04-13-2015, 02:23 PM
#6038
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
Posts: 5,686
Originally Posted by OpenClimb
Yours or mine?
Sometimes I need to remind folks, but I'm actually quite hilarious.
Sometimes I need to remind folks, but I'm actually quite hilarious.
?
Here's another original quote for you:
Lighten up Francis!
Lighten up Francis!
04-13-2015, 02:32 PM
#6039
Weekend and Holiday Pilot
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Sippin' at the Troubadour
Posts: 1,135
Originally Posted by captjns
Some ground crew ending their shift are happy to avoid thorough post/pre flight inspections at out stations.
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