Originally Posted by
jetkid
Not on the MD11 they didn't, and it is not as forgiving as other jets. It's got different landing characteristics and a "bounce on landing" could be the end all. Couple that with a junior crew and the results could be catastrophic.
I agree with the landing characteristics. However, rather your a new hire or senior moving into the MD your still a junior FO or CAPT if you havent flown it before! The Captain had flown it for years as an FO and the FO had many years of heavy flying experience. How is it going to be any different with an MD FDA base? It appears your assumption was based on having no "clue" about FLT 80's crew.