Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
06-20-2013 | 06:23 AM
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06-20-2013 | 06:25 AM
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06-20-2013 | 06:30 AM
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The one time I've seen real, no kidding, windshear, as a line of garbage and dust swept across the airport, a MD88 crew reported an X0 knot gain on landing roll out. I sure remember they said "eighty" but I wouldn't swear to it.
My first officer and I had already been preparing for the go around. The report from the Delta pilot ahead was good information ... we asked for a non standard missed to remain as clear as we could. He was off to ground before we could say thanks for the PIREP. It is good that PIREPS are a part of Delta's windshear training.
My first officer and I had already been preparing for the go around. The report from the Delta pilot ahead was good information ... we asked for a non standard missed to remain as clear as we could. He was off to ground before we could say thanks for the PIREP. It is good that PIREPS are a part of Delta's windshear training.
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06-20-2013 | 06:33 AM
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NASA Case Study TWA 800
You guys are way above my head and knowledgeable on all of this TWA stuff but I remember reading an article talking about some common practice by FEs of pulling fuel pump circuit breakers. I know I read it but I don't know if any of it was true or in the NTSB report. I was going to double check but I've got a flight to catch. I did google TWA 800 circuit breaker and found that NASA case study and didn't even finish reading it but thought you guys might like to see it. So there it is. Out of time. Still typing. Kind of addicted I guess. It's only 4 pages.
You guys are way above my head and knowledgeable on all of this TWA stuff but I remember reading an article talking about some common practice by FEs of pulling fuel pump circuit breakers. I know I read it but I don't know if any of it was true or in the NTSB report. I was going to double check but I've got a flight to catch. I did google TWA 800 circuit breaker and found that NASA case study and didn't even finish reading it but thought you guys might like to see it. So there it is. Out of time. Still typing. Kind of addicted I guess. It's only 4 pages.
06-20-2013 | 06:43 AM
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Also what effect did altitude have on the conditions in the tank?
06-20-2013 | 08:30 AM
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I've met the guy a couple of times in my career, but normally just in passing. But, a few months ago I took him to LGA for what turned out to be the announcement of the Virgin deal. I invited him to sit on the jumpseat, but he declined because he was with his wife. We chatted for a little bit, but we were pressed for time so it wasn't too extensive. As the conversation wound down and he got ready to go back to the cabin (coach seat) he politely asked us if he could get us something to drink from the galley.
Great guy. I know it's a business, but I'm glad he's our CEO.
Great guy. I know it's a business, but I'm glad he's our CEO.
06-20-2013 | 08:38 AM
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Unfortunately, it seems his vision for Delta is a considerably smaller airline and network than we out here in the bleacher seats would prefer. I am concerned that our network will fall below the critical mass necessary to be successful in Europe and Asia.
Surely part of the difference in our perspective is that I work for the part of the airline defined as non permitted flying and he's in charge of the entire brand.
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06-20-2013 | 09:35 AM
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Yes, very much so. Flown him twice now and on both occasions he did nothing to call special attention to himself, took a seat in coach after talking to the crew and slept. He was telling us about a tech insertion package on the 737 that we knew less about than he did. My impression was a very genuine, humble, man who exemplifies service oriented leadership.
Unfortunately, it seems his vision for Delta is a considerably smaller airline and network than we out here in the bleacher seats would prefer. I am concerned that our network will fall below the critical mass necessary to be successful in Europe and Asia.
Surely part of the difference in our perspective is that I work for the part of the airline defined as non permitted flying and he's in charge of the entire brand.
Unfortunately, it seems his vision for Delta is a considerably smaller airline and network than we out here in the bleacher seats would prefer. I am concerned that our network will fall below the critical mass necessary to be successful in Europe and Asia.
Surely part of the difference in our perspective is that I work for the part of the airline defined as non permitted flying and he's in charge of the entire brand.
Bar,
You could also say a smaller airline (DAL) but within a larger network when you include DCI, Codeshares, JVs, and whatever you call our deal with Alaska. Could at the same time be good for DAL but bad for DAL employees.
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06-20-2013 | 09:45 AM
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The Virgin deal is approved (we own 49%). Delta, now, has more access to widebodies. TEN
06-20-2013 | 10:53 AM
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A333 - 10
A343 - 4
A346 - 15 (I want these)
B744 - 12
On order (and no idea what's a replacement jet or not)
A388 - 6 with options for 6
B789 - 16 with options for 8 to enter service in... ha ha ha ha... it's the 787
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