Originally Posted by
ScruttonStreet
Question for short haul flight crew (and cabin crew). Are you qualified on all three types - the A319, A320, and A321? And both CEO and NEO at the same time? And if so, is it just a case of turning up for work and flying whatever is put in front of you - so you might do a couple of different 'types' in a day?
And, again if so, how different are they to fly? Do you have to make an mental adjustments for each of the different types - is it just a case of you sit down and say 'oh, it's one of these, right, this is what I need to do'?
Flight crew are rated on all SH Airbus 319/320/321 and CEO and NEO versions. They are essentially the same and the same techniques are used - with some small differences. The 321s require more careful handling close to the ground as tail strikes are a bigger risk. Different models allow different amounts of speed brake with flap and dependent on whether the autopilot is engaged or not. There are varying states of sophistication in the avionics - the newer the more stuff they have. On the checklist there is a summary and this forms part of each brief for the section of flight being briefed. So yes, you sit down and decide what you need to do today