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02-24-2022, 06:28 PM

#1651

bluejuice71

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Originally Posted by Mustang1992

I’m my eyes I want longer legs and more flight time on an airframe. But I want to be comfortable too. Based off that preference what do y’all recommend?

I routinely fly 5+ hours legs on 737 and have no problems at all. 6” tall and 175. Trips on 737 are much better than 320 if you like longer flights. That could change as NEO’s come online though.

02-24-2022, 06:37 PM

#1652

notEnuf

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Originally Posted by bluejuice71

I routinely fly 5+ hours legs on 737 and have no problems at all. 6” tall and 175. Trips on 737 are much better than 320 if you like longer flights. That could change as NEO’s come online though.

says braggadocios beanpole... 70" and 225 fits too BTW

02-24-2022, 06:51 PM

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weflyurelax

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Sorry if this has been asked and answered…
If assigned a non desirable base initially, how long before I could hold a base I want, or when can you be awarded another bid? I would only want ATL as a base. What would my last four of the social have to be and what aircraft to bid on? Thanks guys/gals

02-24-2022, 07:28 PM

#1654

OOfff

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Originally Posted by weflyurelax

you can transfer bases on the same aircraft type as soon as the first bid (AE) after you start class. It may take a few months after that to actually become effective, but as long as you aren’t on the 220, you should get to ATL fairly quickly

02-24-2022, 07:30 PM

#1655

Tiki09

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Originally Posted by weflyurelax

Too many variables in that question. Seems like there is a bid every quarter, give or take. There doesn't have to be though. Usual conversion deadline is 7 months but it can also be a year. You could end up at an undesirable base for about a year or so. Could also probably get ATL out of the gate. 717 to ATL probably goes pretty junior in the class. Depends on the class. Depends on the drop. Depends on your SSN. Depends.

02-25-2022, 03:25 AM

#1656

RJ4LIFE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejuice71

I routinely fly 5+ hours legs on 737 and have no problems at all. 6” tall and 175. Trips on 737 are much better than 320 if you like longer flights. That could change as NEO’s come online though.

The length of time in the seat isn't bad, it's more just getting in and out of it that can be challenging. I'm very average height and weight and i still hit my head once in a while or have my foot slip as I'm trying to pivot my other leg around to sit down.

The front of the fuselage is just too narrow. The front galley feels like a clown car compared to the one on the bus.

02-25-2022, 07:26 PM

#1657

tcco94

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So AE posts and company can't figure out what to give the class next week? NYC A slots? Lolol

02-26-2022, 05:52 AM

#1658

TheAviator10

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3/2 Class Drop (received yesterday)

ATL 7ERB
NYC 7ERB

DTW 73NB
NYC 73NB

ATL 320B
DTW 320B

NYC 220B
SEA 220B

02-26-2022, 05:30 PM

#1659

CASApilot

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Holy smokes. Can NYC320 get some love. They are showing everyone currently NYC320B to be above 50% seniority by September. Where is the other 50% coming from!?!?

02-26-2022, 07:57 PM

#1660

Iceberg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunfighter

I just did 12:32 in a 339. 6:46 in the seat, 5:46 in the bunk. My QOL, back and butt are fine. Seats are comfortable with lots of room to stretch in the cockpit and bunk.

I'm hoping for a few cockpit yoga eBrief videos.

Listen, sometimes us lowly NB folks like to think positively. It’s rare there’s a time for that. If someone wants to brag about 9:02 of “comfort” let them have it with out bragging about a bunk for 3.5 extra hours of flying. We’re lowly and accustomed to nothing good except for 30 hour JAN overnights, so just leave us be and try not to stomp on us.