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Old 05-05-2021 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bronco21016
I believe most A220 IQ is at the Renaissance at the north end of the airport.

Walking distance to the training center but that’s basically it.
Thanks. Sounds like the Renaissance is the IQ accomodations for the entire Bus world, including Canabus. On the 350, we've been there for IQ, CQ and recency training. All the pilots I meet in the lobby are either 350 or 330 or 320.

To answer the question about noise; of course you can hear aircraft operations if your room is on the south side. It's pretty much mid-field, but I did notice more reverse thrust noise when on west flow. And the most significant was Mad Dog reversing. It didn't bother me, but I do sleep with earplugs in hotels and my schedule did not require sleep during high traffic periods. That said, I believe the staff try to keep Delta pilots on the North side as much as possible, where you hear the occasional train or first responder siren, but it's pretty quiet overall - thick walls and windows I'd say.

I like the hotel: earn Marriott points on purchases, and I have been hit and miss on getting stay credits. Nice rooms with a fridge, microwave down the hall every other floor. The food is okay, but it gets boring swiftly. Walk to and fro the sims if you like. Racetrack is/can be on the way for some snacks, drinks and even meal-worthy food. Spondivits, Malones, Ruby Tuesday and other VA restaurants are walkable (if you dare). Food on campus helps for variety as well. The fitness center is adequate, but I spring the $20 per week or whatever it is for the Delta gym on campus. I switch between both depending on hours and motivation. Bonus: stop into the DAL MEC offices across the street in order to see your dues money at work (as long as it's banker's hours).
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