Sidestick_n_Rudder
3rd Jan 2015, 11:19
Since at least 30 years or so airplane manufacturers had been strongly advertising cockpit commonality and ability to fly different models of their products by the same group of pilots- it had been a big selling poit.
Meanwhile, most airlines seem to be reclutant in implementing MFF, especially between smaller and larger models (eg. A320/A330, or 737NG/787).
What are the pro's and con's of doing so? The ones I can think of:
Pro's
- better flexibility for crewing
- more variety for pilots
- more landings for the longhaul guys, more practice
Con's
- perhaps the differences between models are more pronounced than OEMs tell us?
- difficulty in efficient crew planning of SH/LH ops (rest periods etc.)
- seniority issues (senior guys don't want to get dirty' flying multiple sector SH)
Can anyone with experience of MFF comment/add something to this list? Which operators use MFF?
Meanwhile, most airlines seem to be reclutant in implementing MFF, especially between smaller and larger models (eg. A320/A330, or 737NG/787).
What are the pro's and con's of doing so? The ones I can think of:
Pro's
- better flexibility for crewing
- more variety for pilots
- more landings for the longhaul guys, more practice
Con's
- perhaps the differences between models are more pronounced than OEMs tell us?
- difficulty in efficient crew planning of SH/LH ops (rest periods etc.)
- seniority issues (senior guys don't want to get dirty' flying multiple sector SH)
Can anyone with experience of MFF comment/add something to this list? Which operators use MFF?