Hey I got some questions for any ATN 717 drivers.

I bring gifts.



So anyways. If you're shooting an ILS and you want to draw an intercept path to a FAF just for you own reference, is there a way to do it where the line extends out indefinitely? It's something we're used to in 88 land but they said the 717 FMS can't and explained why it can't and in doing so, drew an indefinite line from a FAF tracking inbound. They were shocked but then couldn't figure out what they did to make that happen.

The 757 and 88s FMSs are similar, the 717 is very different and inspires a lot of "where in the hell is the..." We've got a good FMS software to use at home and that helps a lot but nobody I've talked to can figure out the inbound course line drawing thing except to build a point prior to the FAF and use that.

Any help is much appreciated.

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And fwiw, the latest and greatest rumors are that Delta is going to simply remove the tray tables in the exit rows and the FAA is okay with that and they'll enter service. The first one supposedly flew up from MIA today and will spend a week with Delta maintenance.

Yes there is a backlog and it's costing Swa $4000/week in ramp fees wherever they're being converted. Someone said per jet, but I'm not sure. There are a lot of them taking up room. As to who pays for the delays, I have no idea. Point fingers.