ASA.....almost paperless!

[amcnd]

Aerodata is pretty good. Just be patient on the 200, it takes a couple of minutes to fill in all the blanks. On the 700, it is almost instantaneous.

The 700/900 has digital com's.. Thats why they are faster..

 

[WalterSobchak]

Eh, disregard...I don't need to open that can of worms.

 

[79%N1]

We have been using ACARS and remote weight and balance data in the CRJ for about 8 years at PCL. Its nice not to have to do it yourself but the reliability of the system is in the hands of the gate agent that enters the passenger count and the rampers that put in the bag counts. Until those are in you can't get your data.

That is not the system ASA is using. You still get the pax and bags counts from the agents handed to the flight deck, the crew inputs the numbers into the ACARS, and sends to AeroData.

 

[wms]

After you get the paperwork from the ramp it's a 20 second process. Even on the -200.

 

[WalterSobchak]

Any word on how things are going with the SkyWest-ization of ASA today?

 

[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?