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Old 09-01-2014 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
The only divert I've heard of is the CDG one when Hamas start going crazygonuts. Haven't heard of reliability issues on TLV otherwise.
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Old 09-01-2014 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
There were multiple recent diverts. No common theme to the issues. Management realized they could eliminate a fleet type and still continue to grow block hours. They are probably making the right choice but still sucks from a pilot standpoint.
Do you know why DAL don't like 747's?..........................Takes to long to beat them into 1011's......
Old 09-01-2014 | 07:16 AM
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How do we bid golden days for CQ again?
Old 09-01-2014 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
There were multiple recent diverts. No common theme to the issues. Management realized they could eliminate a fleet type and still continue to grow block hours. They are probably making the right choice but still sucks from a pilot standpoint.
Who is saying we're eliminating a fleet type? Is there anything official about parking more than 4 of the 747's?

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Old 09-01-2014 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
Who is saying we're eliminating a fleet type? Is there anything official about parking more than 4 of the 747's?

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Nothing official however if your on the aircraft I am sure you have received some of the same info I have. In the end it makes no sense to keep 12 airframes. I suspect you will see 4 more gone next year and all parked in 36 months. Not going to be pleasant for the top 2000 on the list. The only saving grace is the widebody international hours are projected to continue to increase.
Old 09-01-2014 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NERD
So is it our maintainance? We fly plenty of older aircraft without these problems. Is the outside vendor that does the heavy checks not up to par?
I'm not saying it is or isn't our maintenance, but the failed part was certainly mechanical in nature. NWA had and DAL has very good maintenance people but things can get overlooked. They are only human.

The second recent divert was a combination (it's never just one thing) of mechanical failure combined with a fueler mistake that caused the divert.

Both situations will be handled accordingly and I feel properly.

Fly safe,

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Old 09-01-2014 | 08:33 AM
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Public Service Announcement...

I just drove from DCA to the ATL. The police are everywhere!! Lots of tickets being written on this Labor Day. There were 10 Georgia state patrol cars on the 85 between the Road Atlanta exit and Gwinnett Center. Local and county po po the rest of the way. Drive safe!!

The only reason I didn't get a ticket was my wife's use of the Waze app. Drivers ahead of us were plotting cops on the map. We just had to slow down as we approached!! I love this app!!!!!
Old 09-01-2014 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by hoserpilot
Public Service Announcement...

I just drove from DCA to the ATL. The police are everywhere!! Lots of tickets being written on this Labor Day. There were 10 Georgia state patrol cars on the 85 between the Road Atlanta exit and Gwinnett Center. Local and county po po the rest of the way. Drive safe!!

The only reason I didn't get a ticket was my wife's use of the Waze app. Drivers ahead of us were plotting cops on the map. We just had to slow down as we approached!! I love this app!!!!!
Welcome to the interstate tax revenue enhancement system in GA. Your local police and Sheriffs should be out patrolling the streets for crime. Instead they are all out on the interstates writing tickets for revenue. Sometimes the locals and highway patrol are tripping over each other!
Old 09-01-2014 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
How do we bid golden days for CQ again?
Review the PBS CQ Bidding Guide. I can e-mail it to you if you want - send me a PM with your E-mail. Alternatively, you should be able to find it on the DELTANET.

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Old 09-01-2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Alternatively, you should be able to find it on the DELTANET.

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That's all I'm looking for. Thanks, Scoop.
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