Originally Posted by
NuGuy
The Chief 88/90 LC guy would have already been typed...it's the same as the MD-80/88/90/DC-9 type.
Nu
Mr. Smarty Pants!
The B-717 can be considered an updated version of the DC-9-34. The two aircraft share the same type rating. The FAA-approved transition course for the B-717 requires 11 training days for a DC-9/MD-80 (analog) pilot to complete training, 9 training days for an MD-88/MD-90 (EFIS/FMS) pilot, and 24 training days for an initial qualification.
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Flying the B-717-200, you'll like the article, it talks about two NWA DC-9 guys evaluating the 717 back in 2000.