Flying Cargo on the DC-9

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10-14-2018, 04:52 PM

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nitefr8dog

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Originally Posted by lockhar1

I bet. Which airline was this, and do they still have DC-9s?

Airborne Express.... no more DC9's ...started changing to 767s in 1998. DHL bought our 9's when they downsized us. Last revenue flight was in 2008 or so. Great airplane.

10-14-2018, 05:02 PM

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What was your favorite part about flying the DC-9? I think I have an idea of what it'll be like (busy), but I know each type has their quirks.

You could do anything with the airplane...we were the only airline certified to "hand fly" a Cat II single engine approach. Which at the time after your type in the sim you got to go demonstrate in a 10 series aircraft to finish the type no mater what the wind or wx was. After that anything was easy. Fell out of the sky, hand flying all approaches to minimums was a breeze...

10-14-2018, 05:39 PM

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Airborne Express.... no more DC9's ...started changing to 767s in 1998. DHL bought our 9's when they downsized us. Last revenue flight was in 2008 or so. Great airplane.

We have 4 ABX 9s. One is in the boneyard for parts. Gone, but not forgotten.

10-14-2018, 06:54 PM

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Larry in TN

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Last revenue flight was in 2008 or so.

January 2009. I think it was the 11th? My last flight was the night of the 9th.

10-14-2018, 09:10 PM

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The DC-9 never told a pilot: “I have your request, but for your own good I will instead comply with what you would have requested had you been as smart as the nerds that programmed me.”

10-14-2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4runner

What? Filler

I was being facetious as the grammar and spelling was horrendous.

10-14-2018, 10:50 PM

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What was your favorite part about flying the DC-9? I think I have an idea of what it'll be like (busy), but I know each type has their quirks.

I think starting descent, when the overhead eyeballs dump water down your neck. Very refreshing on a hot day. Or trying to control the "lollypop" on rotation.

10-15-2018, 07:18 AM

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January 2009. I think it was the 11th? My last flight was the night of the 9th.

Was a guess...I went to the 76 Aug 07. Didn't really keep up with it....

10-15-2018, 08:49 AM

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"DC Transfer Bus"

"Electrically controlled, pneumatically operated"

"90 second on, 90 seconds off (or the west coast, whichever comes first)"

10-15-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TiredSoul

I was being facetious as the grammar and spelling was horrendous.

It’s “were” horrendous. Painfully obvious too. Almost like I did it on purpose. Sarcastically even. You weren’t one of the cool kids, were you? Thanks for the advisory circular.