On an even lighter note, here is some praise!
Dec 6, 2009, 7:20 pm
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On an even lighter note, here is some praise!
On my outbound last week we were due to connect at Vegas for a 2 hour layover to LGB. Well we noticed there was a delay on a prior connection to LGB. Anyway we sat down and had a leisurely lunch and then I approached the agent at the gate to see if we could switch to the earlier flight that had been delayed to LGB.
Lickety split he got us 2 seats on the earlier flight, and was able to call down to the ground crew to intercept my 1 piece of luggage so it would arrive with me at LGB. ^^!! Saved me about 45 minutes of waiting.
On our inbound yesteday on 212 from LGB the ground crew gave us a big wave and thumbs up, and I replied in kind as we departed. The crew was standing on the left(port) side of the plane as we pulled away. I thought that was a nice touch from the ground crew.
The name of this plane happened to be "REAL BLUE" the flagship for the SLC soccer team.
Lickety split he got us 2 seats on the earlier flight, and was able to call down to the ground crew to intercept my 1 piece of luggage so it would arrive with me at LGB. ^^!! Saved me about 45 minutes of waiting.
On our inbound yesteday on 212 from LGB the ground crew gave us a big wave and thumbs up, and I replied in kind as we departed. The crew was standing on the left(port) side of the plane as we pulled away. I thought that was a nice touch from the ground crew.
The name of this plane happened to be "REAL BLUE" the flagship for the SLC soccer team.
Dec 7, 2009, 3:54 pm
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This is quite typical and is generally the ground crew signalling to the pilot that the tug is clear and that he can taxi at his discretion (in conjunction with ground control, obviously). You'll see it most of the time if you watch after push-back. The level of gusto with which it is performed depends on the ground handlers but I've seen some quite exuberant ones over the years.
Dec 7, 2009, 6:57 pm
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You'll also notice them holding up a small clip with a red "Remove before flight" ribbon attached to it, which shows the flight crew that they have removed the locking pin from the front landing gear.
Dec 8, 2009, 5:17 pm
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Yes I am very familiar with the Good old "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" pins. Used to be an Air Force Crew Chief on the C-141's. Also worked flightline inspection at Grumman Bethpage on the NAVY E-2C line.
They should also have the pins for the main landing gear as well.
They should also have the pins for the main landing gear as well.
Dec 11, 2009, 10:03 am
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This somewhat depends on the aircraft you were on. The E190 keeps all four pins for the landing gear in storage in the cockpit, and they are not installed during routine operations. We don't use a steering lockout pin like the Airbus, because there is a toggle switch the ground crew uses to disconnect the steering.
Glad the gate agents took good care of you, and that you enjoyed the trip! Our VP of Customer Service has stated he's aware of the slow baggage delivery at JFK, although I'm not too sure what concrete steps he intends to fix it.
Glad the gate agents took good care of you, and that you enjoyed the trip! Our VP of Customer Service has stated he's aware of the slow baggage delivery at JFK, although I'm not too sure what concrete steps he intends to fix it.
Dec 11, 2009, 10:11 am
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