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ugleeual 06-08-2015 05:07 AM

SKV is primarily based on the various cockpit switches/lights and what each does/alerts crew.

73dot7 06-08-2015 05:34 AM

That's great...thank y'all. Tryin to sell our house while in training...ughhh.

gettinbumped 06-08-2015 05:53 AM


Originally Posted by ugleeual (Post 1898282)
SKV is primarily based on the various cockpit switches/lights and what each does/alerts crew.

The SKV questions are EXACTLY the questions that are in the CBT "Library" or whatever it's called. They have a practice exam and then it's broken down into each system. I just went through every system about 4 or 5 times before the SKV so I had seen every question on the exam several times.

Know the limits chapter pretty well, the immediate actions on the QRH (there aren't many) and try to get a feel for the flows. I can't BELIEVE how much the FO does of the cockpit setup. You'll do just fine!! Welcome aboard!!

73dot7 06-08-2015 05:58 AM


Originally Posted by gettinbumped (Post 1898318)
The SKV questions are EXACTLY the questions that are in the CBT "Library" or whatever it's called. They have a practice exam and then it's broken down into each system. I just went through every system about 4 or 5 times before the SKV so I had seen every question on the exam several times.

Know the limits chapter pretty well, the immediate actions on the QRH (there aren't many) and try to get a feel for the flows. I can't BELIEVE how much the FO does of the cockpit setup. You'll do just fine!! Welcome aboard!!

Good gouge. Good to be here.

Dave Fitzgerald 06-08-2015 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by 73dot7 (Post 1898243)
Is the coffee good and is there an intravenous setup?

Coffee......another sad co-worker story and fiasco brought to you by El Heffe. Suffice it to say, we've had a bunch of changes in coffee suppliers. Lots of rumors abound as to how it came about, but it was vile.

It came to be known as "Co-Worker" coffee. It looked like colored water, and didn't taste that good. I've given up on UAL coffee, and don't know the current state, but many pilots will walk miles for a Pete's or Starbucks before they will consume what we have on the planes.

I've also heard it said by many of our premium customers, the camel that broke the back of their loyalty, was the coffee.....:eek:

73dot7 06-08-2015 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by Dave Fitzgerald (Post 1898422)
Coffee......another sad co-worker story and fiasco brought to you by El Heffe. Suffice it to say, we've had a bunch of changes in coffee suppliers. Lots of rumors abound as to how it came about, but it was vile.

It came to be known as "Co-Worker" coffee. It looked like colored water, and didn't taste that good. I've given up on UAL coffee, and don't know the current state, but many pilots will walk miles for a Pete's or Starbucks before they will consume what we have on the planes.

I've also heard it said by many of our premium customers, the camel that broke the back of their loyalty, was the coffee.....:eek:

Ohhh no. That's sad.

Dave Fitzgerald 06-08-2015 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by 73dot7 (Post 1898424)
Ohhh no. That's sad.

Like many things here, sad is an understatement. Tragic really. How do you screw up coffee? UAL will show you how. Not meant to discourage any of you new guys, but use this as a filter for your UAL training experience.....Just sayin...

oldmako 06-08-2015 08:31 AM

Never mind.

Dave Fitzgerald 06-08-2015 09:47 PM


Originally Posted by oldmako (Post 1898452)
Never mind.

Wow! Red Letter day! I'm not sure I've ever had Mako speechless before!

Kind of like that scene in Forrest Gump when he was out running, and he stops, turns, and everybody is waiting for this life changing epiphany, and he says, "I'm pretty tired, I think I'll go home now." :D

Must be nothing more to say about the coffee nightmare.

oldmako 06-09-2015 03:54 AM

:D You pretty much nailed it in your post #47 Dave. Decided to just go and refresh my cocktail instead.


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