DCA vs PHL
09-26-2018, 02:55 PM
#41
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Position: MD-11 FO
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Originally Posted by Al Czervik
You spend 2-8 hours a day sitting in that seat, in that cockpit, using those systems. It does matter. 737 is not quality.
09-26-2018, 05:02 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer
I routinely spend 8 hours days in it. Done quite a few transcons. Is it the Bus? No. Is it a little tight? Yeah. However, the -800 is a great flying jet. I love the way it handles. I've had pretty good luck on the landings (save from when I have to do a Flaps 40 in gusty winds). It's a very simple airplane, systems-wise. I enjoy it. Plus, being in nearly the top-third on it isn't a bad thing, either.
And sitting reserve being based at home doesn’t hurt either!
09-26-2018, 06:20 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by aa73
Well said, and agree completely.
And sitting reserve being based at home doesn’t hurt either!
And sitting reserve being based at home doesn’t hurt either!
09-26-2018, 07:27 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer
I'm hoping for that soon, but on another Boeing with Rolls Royce Trent engines.
09-27-2018, 07:00 AM
#46
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Originally Posted by Al Czervik
WHOA, WHOA, WHOA... Weren’t you just saying bid the plane you’re senior in for QOL? “But the 777 will be better QOL.”
09-28-2018, 04:15 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by Da Magic
4/17 hire. Left LGA D in June. Aapilots showed 47% in 4 part bid status. Sorry for rounding down.
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