Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-30-2010, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg
They already went through that exercise when Midwest was getting ready to sell the 25 717s. They did some due dillegence, hired someone from Airtran to look at a potential training program, and looked to see if the Saudi MD90s could be lumped in there. Then Mexicana and Click got them, and story was over. Now, Mexicana and their whole group (Click, and Mexicana Lite with CRJs) goes down the toilet. Unbelievable to say the least. It all happened within a week or so, from threats to the unions to closing up shop. Delta has got to be looking at some options, like even starting some new (or old) routes back to Mexico to fill in the gaps. Hopefully any new flights won't go directly to our new code share and best buddy Alaska Air. And do we want to give Airtran the opportunity to grab 25 more 717s they could put somewhere other than ATL, like CVG or DTW, or anywhere near our hubs?
All this and a quarter will not get you a cup of coffee anymore but it could happen, and then again maybe not. I'm just sayin'....
08-30-2010, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
I think you're right, most know to look for that first if the plane fails to pressurize. I wouldn't think they'd swap planes in FLL if it had been that simple. Although I wasn't there and the sucky thing about the lever is like several other things on the plane there is very little difference in switch position between ON and OFF depending on which angle you're looking at it from.
Really you just have to moleste that plane. You know, feel it up. Otherwise, you'll miss something. Its a life lesson... that you shouldn't apply heavily.
Really you just have to moleste that plane. You know, feel it up. Otherwise, you'll miss something. Its a life lesson... that you shouldn't apply heavily.
08-30-2010, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
Dunkin Doughnuts coffee = Red Sox = sucks
GO CARDS!
GO CARDS!
08-30-2010, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by formerdal
...there were even rumors floating around the the chief 88/90 LC pilot R.F. had already been to school and typed in the 717....
All this and a quarter will not get you a cup of coffee anymore but it could happen, and then again maybe not. I'm just sayin'....
All this and a quarter will not get you a cup of coffee anymore but it could happen, and then again maybe not. I'm just sayin'....
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08-30-2010, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Go Yankees! Although I wouldn't mind a Cards-Yanks series.
Independent baseball is the way to go...why spend mondo money when you can go see the Wichita Wingnuts or the Traverse City Beach Bums.
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08-30-2010, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
The Chief 88/90 LC guy would have already been typed...it's the same as the MD-80/88/90/DC-9 type.
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08-30-2010, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
Negative. Johnso's comments were right on the mark. Starbucks is full of fail...that emperor has no clothes. Even the sludge that McD's pumps out is better.
Dunkin Donuts coffee has been touched by the hand of God herself.
Caribou will do in a pinch, tho....
Nu
Dunkin Donuts coffee has been touched by the hand of God herself.
Caribou will do in a pinch, tho....
Nu
but why would anybody drink drip coffee when there's espresso?
It's like picking Bud Light over Warsteiner...
Starbucks has by far the best espresso...
...and espresso is all I drink ;-)
Cheers
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08-30-2010, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
The Chief 88/90 LC guy would have already been typed...it's the same as the MD-80/88/90/DC-9 type.
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The B-717 can be considered an updated version of the DC-9-34. The two aircraft share the same type rating. The FAA-approved transition course for the B-717 requires 11 training days for a DC-9/MD-80 (analog) pilot to complete training, 9 training days for an MD-88/MD-90 (EFIS/FMS) pilot, and 24 training days for an initial qualification.
source: Flying the B-717-200, you'll like the article, it talks about two NWA DC-9 guys evaluating the 717 back in 2000.
08-30-2010, 04:57 PM
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I'm an iced coffee guy, can't stand hot coffee. Dunkin Donuts is better, Starbucks is bitter and that other coffee place, Seattles Best?, is mo bitter. However, all of them are about equal with milk and sugar. Sometimes I just stick my finger in the coffee if there is no sugar and it makes it pretty sweet.
08-30-2010, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
I'm an iced coffee guy, can't stand hot coffee. Dunkin Donuts is better, Starbucks is bitter and that other coffee place, Seattles Best?, is mo bitter. However, all of them are about equal with milk and sugar. Sometimes I just stick my finger in the coffee if there is no sugar and it makes it pretty sweet.
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