Air Profit said: I would rather it the 'CX way' than my last major airline, where upon reaching the transition alt the PF invariably said '992 for me and you'.... nuff said.
Seriously? You think the 5 minute conversation we're supposed to have is better than a simple crosscheck? (never mind the fact that we're both looking at data from the same ADC source on most A/C). Example: a departure I had a few weeks ago had 3.....count 'em 3.... altimiter changes between preflight and taxi. After all the required verbal diarrhea we came damn near close to having to block in again for additional fuel. God forbid that happens upon arrival in the terminal area....
On the flip side, when was the last time anyone mentioned an altimiter check or GNE check before coast out? Right, never. Ah, what do those ICAO folks know anyway
