I thought Douglas VNAV was an NDB and the ability to rapidly calculate 300 ft / NM based on 3 miles per minute, you mean it isn't? Isn't the standard way to change frequencies to tower; "sorry, was that a problem for you ?"

The beauty of the 737 system is that if the FO's RA is out the Captain and LCA still have the left side and the HUGS, so they sit over there and critique the FO's hand flying to SA CATIII standards at 02:30 in the morning after a runway change 6 miles from the airport (or at least that's my experience with it).

If the altitude restriction is 19,000-23,000 AT 280, the MD-90 will cross it at 23,250 and 330 and after it passes go to 280. :D And don't even get me started on that dumb Freedom arrival to DCA from DTW.

http://i.imgur.com/qHjeQJM.jpg

The Douglas logo was inspired by an MD product attempting to meet a crossing restriction while slowing down.


The next nutjob member of the press who writes an advocacy piece for the "Autonomous Airliners of the Future" really should be strapped to a Douglas jet.

The only thing I've noticed are the lack of GPWS callouts just prior to touchdown. And even then that's not a problem if the PF just uses whatever DFGC has the working RA. Of course it's more fun if neither pilot remembers any of this:

PNF: "Oh ****, twenty feet!"

PF: "Oh ****!"

THWAM!

LOL. I'll never look at that the same way again.

he he he ffffl.....

The company's fiduciary responsibility is to the stockholders by increasing the stock price. Consolidation, large RJs with lower costs, code sharing, and joint ventures all contribute to increased stock price, especially in the near term. Expect the water to be awfully cold.

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Hold the line on DCI airframes, seating capacity, & certified MGTOW. That was what I wanted. That was accomplished. The total number of airframes actually decreased. Unfortunately the number of 76 seaters allowed was increased, which is why I voted NO. However, the TOTAL number of DCI airframes and seats was decreased.

The only reason those other airlines are hiring now, is because their Age 65 retirements have come earlier. I have several friends that fly for United. They tell me the operation is a trainwreck. A friend of mine on the B737 waited 3 hours in ORD for brakes to arrive. That's one of UALs biggest hubs! And they didn't have replacement parts?

And I don't think Emirates will EVER have a base anywhere but in the UAE. Those pesky unions would impose actual contractual obligations, thereby reducing their efficiencies and eating into their profits.