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03-12-2022, 10:59 AM
#1231
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Originally Posted by Your name here
Only 2 GNE’s and we can lose our cert to operate NAT/HLA….I hope JBU has thought through the potential of Sq 2000hr new hires with little to no PIC or leadership or 121, because here we are. The repercussions are huge
03-13-2022, 05:40 AM
#1233
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Originally Posted by Your name here
Only 2 GNE’s and we can lose our cert to operate NAT/HLA….I hope JBU has thought through the potential of Sq 2000hr new hires with little to no PIC or leadership or 121, because here we are. The repercussions are huge
03-13-2022, 07:08 AM
#1234
The REAL Bluedriver
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Position: Airbus Capt
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Originally Posted by PBRASAP
Good point, however GNE means 25 MILES off centerline. Remember these are the pilots that have flown the magenta line their entire life as a pilot. Getting 25 miles off course is probably not going to happen.
03-13-2022, 07:44 AM
#1235
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Originally Posted by Bluedriver
Unless they program the magenta line incorrectly. You can follow a bad line perfectly all day, won't turn out well.
03-13-2022, 08:05 AM
#1236
The REAL Bluedriver
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Position: Airbus Capt
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Originally Posted by PBRASAP
Again very valid point, but the flight plan is programmed on the ground with the Captain, checked and double checked with the procedures we have in the FCOM. It’s understandable that routes may change mid flight, however you have two qualified pilots up front checking each other’s work. Also my experience has shown me that when a pilot is a little weak on a procedure, they will look up exactly how to do it. We could go tit for tat all day if we wanted to. But let’s not.
03-13-2022, 02:05 PM
#1237
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Originally Posted by PBRASAP
Good point, however GNE means 25 MILES off centerline. Remember these are the pilots that have flown the magenta line their entire life as a pilot. Getting 25 miles off course is probably not going to happen.
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