aircum

Ok for those who seem to be in the know, what have you heard. Other 2 crew members last night both said done deal per the 727 ACP. Any news. If not, lets start some good rumors!!

CaptainMark

ok..good rumor from a reliable source....bulletboy bought a new wig!!!!!!

NoKoolAid

Management in attendance: SCP, MD Training, MD Standards.

Narrow-body replacement announcement end of SEP
757-200 sim purchased

JAL MD-11 sim purchased
MD-10-10 sim to be installed
Frankfurt is potential off-site sim location
A-380 probably delayed until mid to late 2009 (opinion)
8 additional bays approved at MD-11 sim site
All off-site training eliminated within 24 months (maybe)

Hiring 30/month until the end of time for retirements and growth
Purple nuggets doing exceptionally well in MD-11 program
AQP begins for everyone on MD-11 in OCT training cycle for recurrent

European domicile is delayed indefinitely (reasons TBA)

Training Review Board is well-received by ALPA and Company

SFS MD-11 tailstrike (F/O flying)
Preliminary info after crew debrief:
1. Not training related
2. Not procedural related (standards)
3. CRM related -- not good
4. Classified as Accident due to damage costs (significant)

LIDO turned on 9/28 (if final kinks corrected)
Jepps are history
EFB install proceeding with MD-11 during C-checks
PDD - Pilot Data Device implemented in 2007

Let the comments begin!
NKA

MD11Fr8Dog

PDD - Porn Download Device

Albief15

well...in that case "tail strike" will take a whole new meaning...

Freightpuppy

757s at FedEx would be sweet especially if my fiancee can get a job there!

MD11Fr8Dog

Hmm, I fail to see the connection, but I hope it works out for you guys!

Precontact

Where ya gonna get all those 75s?

Freightpuppy

Because he would love to fly for FedEx and he would like to fly the 757.

Nashmd11

Must be a great relationship. See each other 4 days a month.