Originally Posted by
clippedwings
Having flown both the 757 and MD80...... I would take the 757 in to ROA over the 80 any day of the week.. The 757 is a better short field performer than the 80. The 80 has no wing. Apples and oranges
Isn't that the truth! The 757 is tons of "GO" and lots of "STOP". Boy, did Boeing screw the pooch by shutting down production....tsk tsk.