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On 3/3/2003 4:37:38 PM Stick-n-Rudder wrote:
Well I'm not Chip but here's my opinion?
US flights leave the gate before getting the final aircraft/flight specific performance data. This required data is sent via ACARS to the aircraft as it taxi's to the runway. The problem is that sometimes the aircraft reaches the runway before getting the required data. In an effort to avoid aircraft getting BACKED UP at the runway ATC will ask the US crews if they have the "NUMBERS". If YES, then good. If NO, other aircraft are taxied around the US aircraft or the US aircraft are taxied out of the way.
The condition of the taxiways (dry, wet, ice or snow covered) does require speed adjustment. However, it only takes ONE nose wheel steering malfunction to teach a valuable lesson about taxi speed! Fortunately most of use have learned from others. I also respect my cabin crew. I have been on a flight or two as a pax that for what ever reason brakes were applied instantly and aggressively and a FA or two while conducting the Cabin Brief did an uncontrollable dance around the cabin! One aquired a nice shiner on the knee! Mach 2 taxi speed and turns on three wheels do not impress me. The extra minute for safety really does'nt add up to much considering the alternative.
We actually take many things into consideration and try to give the best service we can. Yeah, this job requires alot of button pushing but it still takes some thought and planning ahead.
I would guess that there are a few percent that are out to get something but again only a percent.
Work slow down? There are far more ways to accomplish that than TAXI SPEED.
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dude all you hyperbolic boosheet cum up wun thingy...and thatfer sure ALPO generals order slow down...i think we gotta slow dow,,,,,,,wake up! s