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08-16-2006, 03:18 PM

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CRJ-200

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So are any FedEx / UPS guys looking forward to the A380? Or are you all like MaxKts - going to keep your seat?

08-16-2006, 04:02 PM

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fr8rcaptain

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Originally Posted by CRJ-200

So are any FedEx / UPS guys looking forward to the A380? Or are you all like MaxKts - going to keep your seat?

As long as it isn't based in ANC.....

Actually, it all depends upon what the crew rest area looks and feels like...

08-16-2006, 04:07 PM

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Slaphappy

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Originally Posted by KnightFlyer

... from Farnborough

http://www.defensenews.com/farnborough/video.php?id=20

Christ! is it just me or was that a really steep climbout?

08-16-2006, 04:10 PM

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Bitme

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Originally Posted by Slaphappy

Christ! is it just me or was that a really steep climbout?

Amazing what 4 massive engines and no fuel can do.

08-16-2006, 04:21 PM

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CRJ-200

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fr8rcaptain

As long as it isn't based in ANC.....

What's wrong with ANC?

08-16-2006, 04:36 PM

#16

Slaphappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bitme

Amazing what 4 massive engines and no fuel can do.

Yeah, Thats some wild and crazy stuff, that was a good 35 or more degree bank and pitch.

08-16-2006, 04:39 PM

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CaptainMark

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i was the one flying it in the video....the article u read in "safe skies" is bogus...i flew it before he did and i got to do the airshow...30 degrees of pitch...i hope u enjoyed it...

08-16-2006, 06:27 PM

#18

R1200RT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainMark

i was the one flying it in the video....the article u read in "safe skies" is bogus...i flew it before he did and i got to do the airshow...30 degrees of pitch...i hope u enjoyed it...

Big and Ugly just like the pilot.

08-16-2006, 08:41 PM

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CaptainMark

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r1200rt...good luck with the end of md training...i heard u did real well with the md-10 slide evacuation sim...u r buying dinner tomorrow...

08-17-2006, 03:06 PM

#20

captain_drew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CRJ-200

Will FedEx take the most senior Captains and First Officers from the MD-11 to fly the 'bus?

They won't "take" anyone. They will do it the way every other airline mans its aircraft.

There will be a system-wide bid for however many positions in each seat -and everyone will decide if they want to bid it. At the end of the bid period, there will be a bid award to those who bid it and whose seniority allows them to hold it. It could go pretty damn junior, relatively, based on the type of flying involved. . . . and the fact the company will probably try to 'cheap out' on the pay rates.