T/R use at Eagle

[IronCityBlue]

I heard at jet blue they dont use reverse thrust unless an emergency/ runway conditions are predicated. They have a contract for 'free' brake pads so it is economically better for them.

Its SOP to deploy them in idle reverse but not use them unless needed. The bus has great brakes with awesome brake fans that make reverse in almost every situation not needed. It saves fuel and noise and promotes customer comfort. The 190 doesn't have brake fans, so on a hot day you're more likely to need to use them, but again idle is SOP.

You can ALWAYS use them if needed, regardless of runway length. Brakes are almost always cheaper than a full power reverse cycle, and the way we lease/pay for brakes makes idle reverse the best choice for us.

In any case there is no stigma for using as much reverse as you want. 100% pilot's call, every time.

 

[spacecadet1]

Only a drag queen like you would know............

Someday, if you eat your wheaties, you'll grow up and get to fly a mainline jet with usable thrust reversers. But for now stay at the little kids table.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Now personally, I like flying with the 2000 hr FO who leaves them in idle when landing in Key West, and the 250 hr FO who uses full reverse to make the first high-speed turnoff in Atlanta.

 

[eaglefly]

Someday, if you eat your wheaties, you'll grow up and get to fly a mainline jet with usable thrust reversers. But for now stay at the little kids table.

Could you please tell your sister to file down her buck teeth.

It hurt when her head was going back and forth..........

 

[BoilerUP]

Air Wisconsin has the same policy, to prevent reverse-induced FOD damage. Supposedly.

Our procedure is idle reverse only unless the runway is less than 6000', contaminated, there's an abnormal/emergency situation, or when the crew deems necessary to stop on the available runway.

Its a much different philosophy than in the corporate world where you taxi around with buckets open all the time and use reverse liberally to save the brakes...

 

[spacecadet1]

Could you please tell your sister to file down her buck teeth.

It hurt when her head was going back and forth..........

That's very creative. Now just remember to not touch those TR's in your little girlie jet. Someday you too will have TR's (as well as pubic hair).

 

[siucavflight]

That's very creative. Now just remember to not touch those TR's in your little girlie jet. Someday you too will have TR's (as well as pubic hair).

Like you have in your galatic transporter?

 

[eaglefly]

That's very creative. Now just remember to not touch those TR's in your little girlie jet. Someday you too will have TR's (as well as pubic hair).

Cancel that request. Your mommie is filing them down to match hers. Sis will be a good as her when she's done.

 

[Flyin2low]

If the runway is 7000 ft long or less or if it's contaminated, use of THRUST REVERSERS (if I hear the media call these "reverse thrusters" one more time, I'll scream) in IDLE is approved.

Of course, in emergency situations (to prevent a runway excursion, etc.) FULL reverse thrust can be used. At no time can an intermediate setting of reverse thrust be used.

Something about excessive wear on the actuators has driven this policy (perhpas they're an economy version). In reality, the reverser funds that we were paying out has just been shifted to brake replacement.

So how much of that money, that management is saving, are they paying you guys?

 

[siucavflight]

So how much of that money, that management is saving, are they paying you guys?

About the same amount as you must of spent on grammar classes.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

You expect correct grammar and spelling? How dare you. This is the regional board frequented by those who lack higher education and shoot the neighbors' pets for entertainment.

 

[siucavflight]

I know, I know!

 

[wmuflyguy]

This is the regional board frequented by those who lack higher education and shoot the neighbors' pets for entertainment.

Whew, glad I'm not the only one.

 

[spacecadet1]

So how much of that money, that management is saving, are they paying you guys?

You nailed it. Whenever I mention that to some guys, it's like a deer caught in headlights. Yup, keep on saving money for those guys; they appreciate your effort, they really do.

 

[siucavflight]

You nailed it. Whenever I mention that to some guys, it's like a deer caught in headlights. Yup, keep on saving money for those guys; they appreciate your effort, they really do.

What the managers do with our profits is disgusting. However the more money we save them, the more leverage we have when asking for a rasie. Just ask the AA guys, they want a 50% pay rasie, and they are using all of their money saving tactics as leverage.