3 Man ULH from London

[broadband circuit]

Is it true that CX252 on Tuesday operated with only 3 crew?

[jed_thrust]

Although the answer is "Yes", what I don't understand is why you couldn't look it up?

For the operating crew of that flight (and I'm NOT talking to ML) please check your roster to ensure that it reflects the correct multiplier. The few times I have had to fly with fewer than the originally rostered crew, ODC has (conveniently?) forgotten to upgrade my factor, eg from 1.07 to 1.14.

[Max Reheat]

AFTLs

Broadband....

Have a quick read of Vol 1 page 2-3-20 para 24.7/A.
That should put this one to bed, whether it's true or not!

Seeya

[Max Reheat]

Marvellous.... thanks for asking!

[TopBunk]

In BA we operate the BA25 as 3 crew in the winter, the BA27 and BA31 are 4 crew year round!

[badairsucker]

Dan, classic mate.

Topbunk, why do you BA guys say THE speedbird?????

[The Wraith]

Bloody hell, who cares? Some guys will take any opportunity to pick a fight!!

[badairsucker]

Bloody hell, who cares? Some guys will take any opportunity to pick a fight

christ,

Are we not allowed to ask questions now? Who's talking about a fight I would like to know! If you don't like that, don't bother replying.

[1200firm]

"THE Speedbird" is right up there with "FULLY ready" or "FULLY established".I might call "PARTIALLY ready" next time.

[iceman50]

Well you got one correct 1200firm, you can however be localiser only then fully established.

[Carnage Matey!]

why do you BA guys say THE speedbird

Probably the same reason I sometimes hear "Cathay XXX ON CLIMB FL 250" - some people just don't know how to do proper R/T.

[Nullaman]

Probably the same reason I sometimes hear "Cathay XXX ON CLIMB FL 250" - some people just don't know how to do proper R/T

Ah that is a BIFO thing!

[ACMS]

So what IS the correct call to centre on climb then? do tell

[CodyBlade]

''Finals/Final''?? always wondered about that one..

[abc1]

It's the UK radio phraseology for the speedbird.You have to report either of those two that you are picking on.

[VR-HFX]

Cody & Dan

FINALS is what I was taught with one rider...if you thought it was going to go pear-shaped and could be your last then by all means use FINAL

[Loopdeloop]

If you wonder where the term "fully ready" comes from, take a look at the LHR chart 10-1P6.
You'll find the term "fully ready" in quotations. That means that "fully ready" is what you're supposed to say in this instance.
If LHR is your home base, it wouldn't be surprising to hear this term being used by The Speedbirds whilst away from home base now would it?

I hope that those of you from the pedantic side of the Equator use the correct terminology on your visits to London!

[VR-HFX]

Just like opening day T5...you mean..and CLK for that matter.

[badairsucker]

If you wonder where the term "fully ready" comes from, take a look at the LHR chart 10-1P6.
You'll find the term "fully ready" in quotations. That means that "fully ready" is what you're supposed to say in this instance.
If LHR is your home base, it wouldn't be surprising to hear this term being used by The Speedbirds whilst away from home base now would it?

I hope that those of you from the pedantic side of the Equator use the correct terminology on your visits to London!

good explanation, but what about "THE" speedbird.

[CodyBlade]

Very funny guys,made my day..