WestJet speed SOP 250 below 10,000 on departure.

[Jerricho]

I've posted this elsewhere, but probably have more chance of getting a WJA pilot seeing it here

Can a WestJet driver out there confirm or correct the whisper doing the rounds that you all are restricted by company ops to a max speed of 250 kts below 10,000 feet on departure.

(This is with reference to CAR 602.32 Subsection 3)

I'm teaching an Enroute to Terminal conversion course, and the topic came up.

Ta much.

[Machiavelli]

From my FOM:

Do not exceed 250 knots in the climb below 10,000 feet, unless specifically requested by ATC. Before accepting an ATC speed request exceeding 250 knots, considerations should be given to flight conditions, VFR traffic density and/or bird activity. ATC climb speed requests may be accepted up to a maximum of 280.

[ywg-atc]

I hope you're not teaching them to use speeds in the climb, particularily when it's a CRJ vs. the Westjet 737.

[invertedattitude]

I hope you're not teaching them to use speeds in the climb, particularily when it's a CRJ vs. the Westjet 737.

3500 FPM on the 737 Versus Not sure it doesn't show a VMR

[Jerricho]

I hope you're not teaching them to use speeds in the climb, particularily when it's a CRJ vs. the Westjet 737.

No, just when it's a PAG Metro................

[ywg-atc]

Unless Westjet started service to YIV etc, I can't imagine they chase too many PAG's, even if, the 737 would outclimb anything PAG flys, or 250kts should be enough, no?

[Jerricho]

I'm also teaching them sarcasm and irony.

[killer84]

I'm also teaching them sarcasm and irony.

While sarcasm is a key skill in a controller, I have worked with plenty of guys who had very wrinkly shirts, and they were just fine to work with.

[Jerricho]

Now that's funny