Cockpit Chronicles: Paper makes a plane fly

A quick look at the paperwork needed for a transatlantic flight from London to Boston. Accompanies a Cockpit Chronicles blog post at: http://bit.ly/kentpaperwork

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[triathlete77]

I wonder how long it will be before pilots are given all this information electronically? Whether that be via (yet another) screen on the flight-deck, with the sole task of holding this information, or through portable PDA type devices (ie iPads) that each pilot has and updates in pre-flight. Or even updates itself via secure wireless?? I can certainly appreciate the tangibility aspect and ability to make notes/chart courses etc but all that paper seems unnecessary (wasteful) in this day and age

[fly4fun]

We're getting closer to that day. I would guess we'll be paperless within 3 years.

[HalalSister]

Who's flying the plane???

[fly4fun]

It's sitting on the ground at the gate.

[Dev Zaveri]

Can someone help me with the Track Message part? I cant seem to find it on Google.. help!

[fly4fun]

Sure. Google "North Atlantic Track Message." The IVAO link is the first one that pops up and it shows the current tracks in use.

[fly4fun]

Thanks Cara. I have no idea what that was (grease from the walk-around inspection? A cut hand?), but you'll be happy to know that it's gone.

[Yvon Simon]

Très belle vidéo.Belles explications.Merci.Amitiés.Yvo­n



[Kamilohbk]

It's not an Airbus ;)

[captainsmartass123]

hello kent. quick question. how much longer do you think the 757/767 be in service with american based airlines? (delta, american, etc). i ask because it will probably another 10 years or so before im picked up by a major. hoping for a regional in around 5-7 years. the 767 is something i really want to fly but i get the feeling it will be out of service by then? i dunno, american still uses the old MDs right? And how do you get assigned to a a/c program when ur hired? you choose or assigned?

[FlightTestEngineer]

Most of that paperwork is eliminated on the 787 thru the Electronic Flight Bag. It can even calculate the V speeds. It's about time, they automated the office in the 1980s.

[Braden Skripak Gordon]

What kind of plane is this? Doesn't look to modern

[finkledo]

This is pretty cool! I hope you keep posting these types of videos! Keep it up! :)

[boeing757200american]

Thank you for posting these videos! I really like all of them!

[tech4pros1]

i remember when i had a flight it was late, because the pilot dropped his briefcase while walking across the apron and the case burst open and a convenient gust of wind blew all the paperwork all over the apron :D

[PilotRyan1533]

Jeppesen is working on it too.

[Sean Rita]

foreflight