Originally Posted by
forgot to bid
Speaking of the 9, let's talk about the 9. Guys flying it want to share some insight and thoughts about the bird in case there is an ATL base? A friend and I were talking about it today and it'd be nice to hear some thoughts of the transition back to non-FMS, trip QOL and other pertinent line pilot stuff. Thinking about it, maybe on this AE maybe on the next.
FTB,
I think you'd enjoy the DC9, especially if you enjoy the M88. The M88 just has more things to manage.
However, the DC9 has no auto level off(have to use the VS wheel), a 2 axis auto pilot, no auto thrust, no auto brakes, and the FO can't use the heading bug to command turns from the AP. You have to use the turn knob to roll in and roll out. It is always fun having to roll out, level off, & increase the thrust simultaneously.
It leaks, you don't use hot mikes because you don't use the interphone, & the Studebaker blue interior of the flight deck can take some getting used to. Overall, I enjoyed flying it. It hand flies great, & is a nice piece of history to get a hold of.
