The biggest problem in EZY is constantly being worked to the limit! As flight crews we are constantly planned up to the limit with very long days, minimum rest and 900 hours per year. For management, CAP 371 is a
target and not a
limit. Their excuse: hey, itīs legal so we do it!
So why donīt we as flight crews give them a taste of their own medicine and operate our flights a bit closer to the maximum/legal limit?
#) Underload by 2 tons ---> upload some extra fuel with as target MTOW! Hey, itīs legal!
#) Derated take off thrust ---> why not set the maximum? Hey, itīs legal! The engines are certified for 100%, so why not use it?
#) Fatigue affects judgment ---> be stable at 2000ī and burn a bit more fuel! Safety first and itīs legal!
Obviously human beings are not as important as a bit of engine wear of the cost of a few quids worth of fuel!
