Originally Posted by
sailingfun
A couple of things are confusing on this thread. One is that the tail clearance on the 767-400 is greater then on the 300. No tail strike issues at Delta.
As far as the 900ER at least on the version Delta purchased the approach speeds are lower then the 800 and the stopping distances shorter.
Guys,
Sailing is correct. Just did 2 legs in a 900. TPA-ATL-SFO. The speeds are the same or lower than the 800. I actually like the way it flies, it seems more stable in pitch than the 700/800.
I do agree with the general sentiment of this thread however, it seems substandard in a few areas. It climbs ok up to about 30k and then really struggles at the heavier weights. The cockpit blows, nothing new here, and no place for the FAs to stow their gear where they access to it (up front) I guess that's on DAL because that s what we ordered.
Scoop