Flew with one of the brazilians winter 2006/07, he had been onboard since november 2006. He was a great pilot, but this was his first winter. Felt pretty bad that I could not be considered for upgrade since I didnt have a full winter, but hey I was good enough to fly with him during his first winter in Europe. Don't believe any of the brazilians came the year before!
By all means he managed it at well, and he should, SOP's and winter ops is very straightforward. Old mans thinking with the need for winter ops in today aviation environment, would think SOP in any airline covers whats needed, it certainly does in RYR
