ASA.....almost paperless!

[XPOO]

After SkyWest worked out "most" of the quirks with this ACARS W/B, things should be pretty smooth over there. You will have your instances where you will have to pull out the old pad and pencil, but rare.

 

[No.W.]

What's really great is in 6 months when you get an airplane with deferred ACARS and have to remember how to do a paper manifest...especially with a newer person in the right seat...who wasn't around for a long time before ACARS. Talk about a flail.

 

[WalterSobchak]

After SkyWest worked out "most" of the quirks with this ACARS W/B, things should be pretty smooth over there. You will have your instances where you will have to pull out the old pad and pencil, but rare.

I <3 the words "Flight Data Mismatch".

 

[Medeco]

What's really great is in 6 months when you get an airplane with deferred ACARS and have to remember how to do a paper manifest...especially with a newer person in the right seat...who wasn't around for a long time before ACARS. Talk about a flail.

After 5 years in the right seat it wont be a problem on my flightdeck. But I can see were it might in others.

Medeco

 

[buxflyr]

Trust me when I say that after 6 months of ACARS, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

Fuel is the easiest number to manipulate in order to get someone on the jumpseat.

Beware of some outlaying airports (OAJ) where sometimes the "No Comm" message appears...

 

[wms]

Temporarily the TLR will be the back-up, but within 6 months there will probably something else. Probably a call to DX, which should keep the number ACARS deferrals down.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Fuel is the easiest number to manipulate in order to get someone on the jumpseat.

Bad idea. You'll guarantee yourself an overweight landing if you're landing weight limited.

 

[outtahere]

Bad idea. You'll guarantee yourself an overweight landing if you're landing weight limited.

And your point is? As long as I am legal on paper, and the faa can't touch me, I don't care.

 

[CaptainKiwi]

And your point is? As long as I am legal on paper, and the faa can't touch me, I don't care.

Try taking a look at the news lately. The FAA isn't playing with sling shots anymore.

They can touch you! Your career could be cut short.

However, I sure would love a ride at your expense.

Thanks in advance

 

[B.T.Justice]

How can you lie about your fuel onboard when the ACARS system automatically sends the FOB when the out time is transmitted?

 

[Oakum_Boy]

How can you lie about your fuel onboard when the ACARS system automatically sends the FOB when the out time is transmitted?

That too. "OUT" fuel is very accurate. "OFF" fuel is a little FUBAR because of whatever reason (fuel sloshing as the FO tries to find the centerline/ proper slip angle for crosswind liftoff (if any)).

 

[shamrock]

How can you lie about your fuel onboard when the ACARS system automatically sends the FOB when the out time is transmitted?

At ASA our times are transmitted via ACARS but we're still supposed to call in our fuel burns, can anyone explain why? Our out, off, on, and in fuel is in the ACARS along with the times so why is this necessary?

 

[USCtrojan]

At ASA our times are transmitted via ACARS but we're still supposed to call in our fuel burns, can anyone explain why? Our out, off, on, and in fuel is in the ACARS along with the times so why is this necessary?

It's because they never trusted YOU Shamrock. ;-)

Trojan

 

[shamrock]

It's because they never trusted YOU Shamrock. ;-)

Trojan

Jeez, it took you what, 30 seconds to respond? Don't you have some triathlon training to do or something?

And I don't lie about my fuel, EVER. I don't need to, for some reason I always have 10+ kids onboard so I'm not weight limited unless I want to be.

 

[sweptback]

So that they can extend you? That's what I always thought.

 

[USCtrojan]

Jeez, it took you what, 30 seconds to respond? Don't you have some triathlon training to do or something?

And I don't lie about my fuel, EVER. I don't need to, for some reason I always have 10+ kids onboard so I'm not weight limited unless I want to be.

That's because I'm following you RIGHT NOW. I'm in your living room watching OVER YOU. Making sure you're NOT LYING on your W&B report. Brian Ledousche is paying me to do it too.

Trojan

 

[tom_rob]

That's because I'm following you RIGHT NOW. I'm in your living room watching OVER YOU. Making sure you're NOT LYING on your W&B report. Brian Ledousche is paying me to do it too.

Trojan

Oh no!!! I haven't been on here in years, I fly one trip with USCtrojan and I'm sucked right back into it!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!

P.S. Just finished a bottle of Trader Joe's! Hope you're enjoying the same!!! Tom

 

[outtahere]

So how did day one of ACARS w&b go?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

So how did day one of ACARS w&b go?

Not bad, except not one ramper or gate agent knew about the switch. Had to explain to them that all they get now is a signed release.

Now if we can just get the FAs to hang up the PA and close the door, we'll be great.

It's really not that bad. Only took 1 flight to learn how to do it, and after that it was a piece of cake. Not much longer than the time it takes to initialize the FMS.

Way to go Brad.:beer:

 

[Stifler's Mom]

And I don't lie about my fuel, EVER. I don't need to, for some reason I always have 10+ kids onboard so I'm not weight limited unless I want to be.

Nice. :laugh: