Headset on, loudspeaker off or on?
Leaving the speaker volume up too high can result in feed back through the mic, switching the speakers off completely isn't a good idea as described already. I turn the volume well down but to a level where I would still notice a transmission.
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The manuals are tailored to the operator, which is why they list the operator's airframe serial numbers and reflect the equipment and options on your specific aircraft. That also means that where there is no technical objection, the manufacturers' manuals will reflect company procedures. SO, it is more likely a company policy than an Airbus one.
By the way, I think you owe Flyingstone a big apology - he made a mildly mocking comment about an authority figure (in this instance AB, but it could have been anyone) telling you how to suck eggs, and you went nuclear. The arrogance, pomposity and attitude was all yours, not his. If you feel the need to rigidly apply such pointless SOP and enjoy debating such issues just for the thrill, then your 35 years have been wasted.
By the way, I think you owe Flyingstone a big apology - he made a mildly mocking comment about an authority figure (in this instance AB, but it could have been anyone) telling you how to suck eggs, and you went nuclear. The arrogance, pomposity and attitude was all yours, not his. If you feel the need to rigidly apply such pointless SOP and enjoy debating such issues just for the thrill, then your 35 years have been wasted.
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Amadius. The manuals do vary from one airline to another, as mentioned in several posts.
Bus driver. That's a great example and I will use it. Thanks very much!
Al shuf. He started it so the attitude was not all mine. You might think my response was excessive but I don't.
Oh and clearly you don't read posts thoroughly either as you have joined the group who are criticising me for things I'm not guilty of. Go back and read my original post again. 
Bus driver. That's a great example and I will use it. Thanks very much!
Al shuf. He started it so the attitude was not all mine. You might think my response was excessive but I don't.
Oh and clearly you don't read posts thoroughly either as you have joined the group who are criticising me for things I'm not guilty of. Go back and read my original post again.
SOP's are the fruit of decades of trial and error. They can't be perfect but sticking closely to them most of the time makes flying safer and much easier for all
Like the thread starter I prefer to have the speakers off when wearing headsets, which is pretty much throughout the flight. However I can't for the life of me understand why Boeing thinks we hear with our knees? Why isn't the speaker in the ceiling?
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"However I can't for the life of me understand why Boeing thinks we hear with our knees? Why isn't the speaker in the ceiling?"
I could swear the last 12 years on Boings (737s), that the speaker was somewhere above and behind me, with my seat correctly adjusted IAW SOPs pre-departure etc etc.
Couldn't really care where it was, it got my attention when selected for the purpose, but I think headset on BOTH ears is the safest way for audio mixing and hearing protection.
Any flight management who decides to be prescriptive in this needs to get out more, maybe try flying on the line 20/28 days?
RTO says it very capably about this breed of allegedly humanoids, who are doing more damage to the industry which took soooh long to become reasonably safe but thanks to their efforts is going backwards.
I could swear the last 12 years on Boings (737s), that the speaker was somewhere above and behind me, with my seat correctly adjusted IAW SOPs pre-departure etc etc.
Couldn't really care where it was, it got my attention when selected for the purpose, but I think headset on BOTH ears is the safest way for audio mixing and hearing protection.
Any flight management who decides to be prescriptive in this needs to get out more, maybe try flying on the line 20/28 days?
RTO says it very capably about this breed of allegedly humanoids, who are doing more damage to the industry which took soooh long to become reasonably safe but thanks to their efforts is going backwards.
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Alleged reasoning is in emer elec config, headsets will not work. Only the loudspeakers.
Hey, I didn't know this ! I can't check it right now - do you have any reference?
Alleged reasoning is in emer elec config, headsets will not work. Only the loudspeakers.
Hey, I didn't know this ! I can't check it right now - do you have any reference?
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Quote: i like to explore minor issues to the fullest extent.......
that is exactly what it is, minor issue, when you explore it a little more, you can only come to one conclusion, it is a non-issue.
Can't wait for you to come up with a question on a major issue.
Funny thing is, when i climb in my everetty thing tonight, every airbus i pass,whether it be coming at me or going the same way, i shall ask myself, does he have his speaker up, or down.... funny that.
that is exactly what it is, minor issue, when you explore it a little more, you can only come to one conclusion, it is a non-issue.
Can't wait for you to come up with a question on a major issue.
Funny thing is, when i climb in my everetty thing tonight, every airbus i pass,whether it be coming at me or going the same way, i shall ask myself, does he have his speaker up, or down.... funny that.
