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Old 5th Mar 2007, 08:26
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BizJetJock
 
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Hi there,
As a freelance guy I fly for quite a few different operators (private and commercial) under different regulatory regimes, and they fall into 3 categories.
About 5% have full runway analyses done either by third parties or with a laptop tool with a worldwide database.
80% work on the principle that if you can make the SID gradient even with an engine out (3.3%/200ft/nm unless more stated on plate) then you are OK. There are some times when this can be restrictive, but it seems to work.
Around 15% ignore the problem and hope it will go away....
Needless to say, I always work on the second if the first is not available - even if the rest of the crew aren't. And I try to educate them, but sadly if they are not aware of the problem it often seems to be because they really don't understand and IMHO shouldn't be flying around outside an airline ops structure.
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