Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
Not to start a N vs S food fight, but the NWA policy (which inexplicably is still policy on this aircraft at DAL) of having to turn on airfoil ice protection anytime you have engine anti-ice on is ridiculous and impractical. Change the policy to what all the other airline operators of DC-9 series aircraft have used, and you will find that it climbs better (and holds the cabin better in the descent).
DAL 88,
I have never had a problem climbing out and up to cruise using both the engine and wing anti-ice. Does the the performance take a hit? Sure. But, not to the point where it won't climb anymore. Does it have trouble holding the cabin with everything on in the descent? Sometimes. But, descend a little earlier, or learn the 6:1 from FL 350 to FL 280 at 1000-1500 fpm then 2:1 from FL 280 to altitude. No biggie. You will get used to it.
Hey. I feel like a South guy now.
Now, seriously. What specific anti-ice policies do other DC-9 operators use that you want to adopt?