Originally Posted by
oriental flyer
I used to avoid thunderstorms using the minimum deviation possible , not any more , I used to check the winds at higher altitude with other aircraft in the vicinity to get the best possible fuel consumption . Not any more . I used to always operate at or as close to optimum levels as possible . Not any more
I used to take the first available hsto after landing for a shorter taxi . Not any more . I used to employ RETI as soon as possible . Now I couldn’t be bothered
The list goes on and on ,
I no longer care about fuel saving , passenger comfort has become my mantra . If it’s turbulent descend to a level with smooth air , never call visual only accept radar vectors , always configure early I don’t want to ping an FDAP
Be very cautious; there are quite a few extremely keen future management individuals who will drop your name whenever they fly with the GMO, GMF or various management pilots of the respective fleets.
Yes, the very same individuals that are AOA members
