Originally Posted by Abouttime2fish (Post 2984079)

Here’s another idea. The Navy has the Blues. Air Force have the thunderbirds. At their roots, they are about recruiting. Supposedly there is a pilot shortage coming, maybe Delta should be going to air shows, fly-ins, etc with the DC-7 to recruit pilots?

Originally Posted by Abouttime2fish (Post 2984079)

Here’s another idea. The Navy has the Blues. Air Force have the thunderbirds. At their roots, they are about recruiting. Supposedly there is a pilot shortage coming, maybe Delta should be going to air shows, fly-ins, etc with the DC-7 to recruit pilots?

Originally Posted by Baradium (Post 2984126)

If they wanted to do that they could use the DC-3. I understand insurance on the DC-3 was going to be crazy because of the name painted on the side, so it likely would be prohibitive for this as well. In this case the aircraft will appear airworthy but have two dead engines mounted.

Originally Posted by Jaww (Post 2983719)

We also have 1xDC-7. I’ve seen it at the hangar. Not sure where it flies to. :D

Originally Posted by Abouttime2fish (Post 2984079)

Here’s another idea. The Navy has the Blues. Air Force have the thunderbirds. At their roots, they are about recruiting. Supposedly there is a pilot shortage coming, maybe Delta should be going to air shows, fly-ins, etc with the DC-7 to recruit pilots?

Originally Posted by WakeWash (Post 2983780)

sorry but the Mad dog info is wrong. 88s will fully leave the property on Dec 31st. Handful of retirements u til August, and then they leave at a rate of like 8-10 per month. Was originally to be left with
17 90s, last info is now either 20 or 21, I can’t remember which. said to fly for two years but that’s a moving target. 717s are a moving target as well as I’ve heard now that 10 year extension may not actually happen.

Originally Posted by OOfff (Post 2984090)

delta doesn’t have a shortage of applicants

Originally Posted by Abouttime2fish (Post 2984079)

Here’s another idea. The Navy has the Blues. Air Force have the thunderbirds. At their roots, they are about recruiting. Supposedly there is a pilot shortage coming, maybe Delta should be going to air shows, fly-ins, etc with the DC-7 to recruit pilots?

Originally Posted by 1Taco (Post 2984275)

Unless the plan changed again; the -88s are gone in august. They talked about keeping a handful for charters and spares, but ultimately decided not to. Just curious where you saw the 717 extension may not happen too?

Originally Posted by 1Taco (Post 2984275)

Unless the plan changed again; the -88s are gone in august. They talked about keeping a handful for charters and spares, but ultimately decided not to. Just curious where you saw the 717 extension may not happen too?