Originally Posted by
Climb150
You don't count doing the runway change checklist? You know running the numbers and briefing the new engine out procedure? Then starting the other engine?
If you can do that in 45 seconds your a skygod.
Actually, we run the numbers for all departure runways before pushback. So, for example, if they're using 22L and 28R/N5, we run them both, that way we have the stuff ready. Second engine start is a separate issue, it depends on the taxi time. Either way, we know the runway assignment as soon as Metering hands us off to Ground, it's really not that big a deal.
I suppose, having been based there with two different airlines doesn't hurt.