Originally Posted by TomConard
we never moved anything until we got the 'all clear' signal. However, that SOP was not always the procedure.
, the procedure was established that nothing...absolutely nothing...was done until the 'all clear' signal was received. After that, the after-start flow was commenced and the taxi clearance was requested.
Tom
Tom,
You have about said it all on this subject. And, as we all know, if the SOP isn't always the procedure, it darned well better be or someone will get hurt...and someone will stand responsible for it.
The young guys are very easy to slow down...a little "Come to Jesus" meeting will fix that problem.
There is no advantage to getting the flaps out in a hurry; what for ? When all else fails, follow instructions.
Our SOP's said: "After the agent's salute ( the all clear signal ), the FO may extend the flaps...".
And further said ( to address Old Smokey's pertinent remarks ): "If the flaps/slats are left up for certain conditions during taxi, delay completion of the TAXI check until the flaps/slats are in the takeoff position and the flight control check is complete."
It's all really very simple. Prime Directive: do no harm.