Originally Posted by
NuGuy
The 717 is a DC-9 type rating. I believe, technically, it's a DC-9-95, same as a MD80 is a DC-9-80.
FWIW, the most dangerous thing I ever did was to drive a Renault LeCar with front end problems.
Nu
Just me glad you didn't flight test the Douglas FMC software. When working on the VNAV decent with a arrival / runway change they saved money and beside a skydiver matches the glide profile of a Douglas product with full slat extension they just used a dude with a parachute, about two dozen. Here's an early test sequence: