Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo (Post 3592881)

I was referring to the 321 NEO LR/XLR as that is the plane you bus babies seem to think will replace the 75/76 in total. it just entered live flight testing this summer. EASA is concerned about fire protection for the aft/center tank(s). It will need to be addressed. Likely to add more weight. Then the FAA gets its stab at it. Based on MAX, I would not anticipate it being smooth. I've written about this in other forums, not going to regurgitate it here.


Yes, the 321 baseline NEO has been certified. However, it is no where in comparison to capability of the 75.

Fact it can't haul (much) cargo. Well it can, but it has to give up fuel, pax or both. We make $$$ off of cargo. Lots of it. Having plane(s) capable of both is good for us. Unfortunately boeing dropped the ball and Airbus took advantage of the vacuum in the mid size NB market.

I got a pic to post, but APC won't let me for some reason.

Anyway, its 75 offloading in ATL after flying non-stop from SNA-ATL. Lots of cargo. Full pax, full cargo and lots of fuel. Took off, climbed to mid to high 30s right after departure. Not payload optimized or any other such thing.

I've flown both. No comparison.

That's why the 75/76 are going to be around much longer than what you bus babies think. You can quote me on that 10 years from now too.

Originally Posted by sidestep (Post 3593229)

Hotel Kilo’s posts in this thread serve as proof that getting rid of the college degree requirement was a bad idea.

Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo (Post 3593361)

Dang, you got me.

You're correct, that little ole technical school I attended in the ATL can't really count I guess. :(

Originally Posted by alwayshungry (Post 3598705)

I've considered being based in DTW and staying local. Not necessarily from that area, any suggestions on places for living close to DTW?

Originally Posted by crewdawg (Post 3598916)

Ann Arbor and Saline are pretty popular. If you're looking for a more small town feel, check out the Chelsea/Dexter area. The Brighton/Howell area as well. Lots of pilots down in the Toledo area (about an hour drive). Maumee, Monclova, Perrysburg and Sylvania are popular.