I've flown the 727, and I disagree. There are fewer differences in the way they fly.


I don't care what kind of control head the radios have, or whether the ADI is a steam guage or a computer screen, or whether or not there's an HF radio -- the difference is in how you handle the yoke, rudders, and throttles.


As far as what was stated, you haven't been entirely clear. You used "whine line" when it was pointed out that the size of the AFM was increased by 50% when the MD-10 was lumped in with the MD-11. The 727 has no such volume. The important differences between those models used to be summarized on a 2-sided, 8½" x 11" laminated card. Now we don't even use the card. You can't dispute that.





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I have flown them all, and you, as is everyone else, entitled to their own opinion. That is what makes discussion boards interesting.

We already don't remain current in the MD-10. I have not had a landing in one since IOE over a year ago. That being said, I don't believe I would be dangerous in any crosswind in any airplane due to my background. This can not be said for all FOs of course. The problem is that as MD pilots we are the jacks of all trades, masters of none.

Interesting rock fight. Not only are the 11 and 10 very different in systems, proceedures and configuration, the 10 has conflicting duties in a critical phase of flight....for instance. On a real world CATIII upon landing the F/O has 2 required duties, 1. Monitor rollout for adherence to centerline and 2. Monitor engine reversal power and prevent overboost A momentary lapse in centerline control results in a 4 (8)wheeling adventure. Failing to prevent overboost a potential blown motor. Hmmmmm.....decisions, decisions.......

Take the new hires they are putting up there in ANC that don't get enough landings as it is.............

There are differences and similarities with many vehicles.

The FAA says it is "good to go" so it must be!

What about too many old burnouts on the rag?

how bout too many jr. F/O's who don't .......oh well, I won't go there.

I think we'd understand you a little better if you go ahead and 'go there.'