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Title: A320 Schedules
Post by: Michael Meyer on Nov 13, 2014 10:13
Team,

the scheduled times for the A320 do not fit. All flights I flew with the A320 would arrive 30 to 35 minutes to early if flying standard procedures with CI 19.

For example flying from EDDL to ENGM I have used CI 19 but flying with mach 0.74 is much to fast to arrive in time. I have reduced selected speed to mach 0.70/0.69  and arrived at Olso with additional time to taxi very very slow to the gate not to be too early at the gate.

I know you have done a lot of work to get the Airbus into the schedule but is it possible to have a look at the time schedules to get more realistic times?
Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Chris Liu on Nov 13, 2014 10:34
Hi Michael, any flight number below ICX935 (such as the one you mentioned) use to be flown with Q400. To convert them to A32S I reduced the flight times and increased the turn around times (by about 15-20 minutes), so I suspected they might be a bit "generous" on longer sectors.

However, given your comments I think should completely reschedule them to get more realistic block times. Unfortunately I am very busy until Christmas, but I will try and reschedule them when I have some free time.
Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Michael Meyer on Nov 13, 2014 15:18
Hi Chris, no problem. Take the time that is needed. As long as it is as it is I can adapt the speed for the routes and/or stroll over the airport  ;)

Thanks

Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Michael Meyer on Nov 13, 2014 21:52
Chris,

here an additional info:

For ICX11V EGPH-EKCH the calculated ETA is 11:47 instead of the scheduled 12:25 when using CI 19. No stress on board .... 8)
Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Chris Hulme on Nov 14, 2014 09:15
At least you have plenty of time to go and get yourself and your crew a Starbucks from the terminal on turnaround!
Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Chris Liu on Nov 14, 2014 09:20
I heard the onboard oven was inop and the crew had to get a Burger King from the terminal... Sound familiar Chris? :P
Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Chris Hulme on Nov 14, 2014 09:37
Quote from: Chris Liu on Nov 14, 2014 09:20
I heard the onboard oven was inop and the crew had to get a Burger King from the terminal... Sound familiar Chris? :P


Sounds VERY familiar!


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Title: Re: A320 Schedules
Post by: Benjamin Hall on Nov 14, 2014 21:04
My my; what a big whopper you have!