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11-08-2014, 03:28 AM
#11
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Position: MD-11 CPT
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Originally Posted by Flightmech
There's only one Mad-Dog and it ain't got two engines ;-)
11-08-2014, 04:19 AM
#14
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Joined APC: Nov 2005
Position: 757/767 Capt
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The Mad Dog (MD-11) was nick-named "The Scud" (after the Scud missiles of Desert storm fame) when it was first introduced because after it was launched you never knew where it would land! You can have it! DC-8, now thats a real jet!
11-08-2014, 05:26 AM
#15
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Position: MD-11 CPT
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Originally Posted by Vito
The Mad Dog (MD-11) was nick-named "The Scud" (after the Scud missiles of Desert storm fame) when it was first introduced because after it was launched you never knew where it would land! You can have it! DC-8, now thats a real jet!
11-08-2014, 08:09 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by package puppy
I disagree, after spending 5 years on stretch 8's and 12 years now on MD-11's with 9 years on the 757/767 in between, I can assure you the MD-11 is a very capable aircraft. Like the DC-8, it is very rewarding when flown properly.
11-09-2014, 05:21 AM
#19
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: In the Purple Haze
Posts: 321
Originally Posted by package puppy
Sad to say, most of the younguns' here never got to fly the greatest aircraft to ever come out of Long Beach. I'll give you a hint, it was and still is the most beautiful airliner ever made.
Not sure where it came out of but I would prefer over the MD....
Miss that ole TWA L1011
Whale
11-09-2014, 07:45 AM
#20
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6 years on the DC-8's. Both 63's and 73's. Beautiful airplane and safe.
13 years on the MD-11. Awesome flight management system. Not as beautiful and not as safe especially with any kind of side load on the gear.
But all the Boeing's and Airbus's I've operated fly much better than any Douglas model.
13 years on the MD-11. Awesome flight management system. Not as beautiful and not as safe especially with any kind of side load on the gear.
But all the Boeing's and Airbus's I've operated fly much better than any Douglas model.
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