Originally Posted by
doobierw
I think the busiest takeoff (procedure wise for us) can be the RWY 22R departure at EWR. It's a turn at 400 feet, tower is switching us to departure control (radio change), thrust change at 1000 feet, talk to departure at that same point who assigns a new heading and new climb limit, clean up the airplane, read the checklist......it's probably the busiest one we do.
The most challenging landing airport can be either LAX or SFO (at least for us 757 types). LAX has an arrival procedure that starts fairly far out, and you really have to be on your 'A' game the whole way down. Lots of threats (other airplanes), a change of runways, busy taxi, etc.....my vote is with LAX. Arrival in SFO is similar and you have to keep an eye on the profile. MCO requires that we stay at 2,500 feet until past Executive and unless you have the aircraft configured early, you can get high (and behind your profile) fairly quickly. Requires anticipation and flexibility to get it right.
Very interesting and somewhat surprising answers. Thanks!
Related to your mention of the 22R departure at EWR, was there a recent change to the departure path? In recent months, I've noticed a very quick (maybe 1-2 degree) turn to the left before the longer turn to the right. Is this left turn/"wiggle" new? Since it is so short, what is it actually doing?
Originally Posted by
doobierw
Think I'd feel funny without something between my legs though...
Haha!
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