Originally Posted by
JW55
Ha ! APU inop, that's NOTHING compared to a day in the life of a Network pIlot. They are running around with Packs out, bleeds MEL'ed for days (no APU bleed airborne) high engine vibes, fuel leaks, FMC's inop, HYD problems, GPS no RAIM for over a year now, you name it. QF couldn't care less.
Well i hope that every pilot is researching every current MEL on every aircraft they enter the cockpit on.
It doesnt matter how long it takes, if it causes a delay that is not your problem.
The chief pilot or any other management stoog will not be sitting next to you at 30,000 feet when you need to make a decision because of an equipment failure due to their dont care cost cutting measures.