Originally Posted by
sailingfun
How is the performance on the line? I still remember the flight ops road show where the powers to be stated the 717 was a terrible airframe and would never be purchased by Delta. This was when you could get them new.
Well........In my vast 25.3 hrs of experience, they seem to be doing okay. Just little things here and there. It has some quirks because it is such an electric jet (minus flt controls) but I suppose like any new type they are learning and adapting. One thing I noticed was every time I came through ATL, mechanic met the jet just to check on the plane. Coming off International I don't know if this is standard domestically.
Now back in the day when they were new I understand there were a lot of bugs to work out but AT got the pleasure of working those out. Maybe someone with more line experience can chime in for a more practical view. Fun to fly though!
