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Originally Posted by newKnow
(Post 994643)
I think everyone is referring to this as an -88. But, it looks like a DC-9 to me.
Is this a case of me thinking my airplane is bigger than it really is? ;) Not as good as a MD-90 personified, but seriously, what is? |
Originally Posted by Nosmo King
(Post 994634)
From DeltaNet
Flight data successfully extracted from Air France black boxes May 16, 2011 Investigators analyzing the wreckage of Air France Flight 447 successfully extracted data from the black boxes on Monday, including all information from the flight data recorder and a loop containing the last two hours of cockpit voice recordings, Reuters reported. The digital chips and memory cards inside the flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders discovered recently under roughly 12,000 feet of water were found to be in good condition with scant evidence of salt water corrosion, said earlier reports. The data will now be analyzed in detail, and it will take several weeks before an interim report is written and published this summer, France's BEA air investigation agency said in a statement. Air France Flight 447 disappeared June 2009 while flying through heavy storms from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. More detailed story here http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/wo...ef=global-home |
Originally Posted by newKnow
(Post 994643)
I think everyone is referring to this as an -88. But, it looks like a DC-9 to me.
Is this a case of me thinking my airplane is bigger than it really is? ;) |
Originally Posted by forgot to bid
(Post 994676)
That's a DC-9-50.
Not as good as a MD-90 personified, but seriously, what is?
Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
(Post 994690)
Yep, it's a DC9-50. No "flat head screwdriver" tail cone. No engine nacelle strakes. Other than that, it would be hard to tell from that particular pic. Hey, it fooled Jughead! :D
I didn't know about the engine nacelle strakes on the -88 though. That is a great picture of the -9. |
Originally Posted by newKnow
(Post 994698)
I thought so. I always look for the flat vs. round tailcone. But, in the picture it's kind of hidden, no matter which angle I turn my head.
I didn't know about the engine nacelle strakes on the -88 though. That is a great picture of the -9. All sizes | Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 in HDR | Flickr - Photo Sharing! For NewK http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/...d4aa6013_z.jpg For Jughead and the rest of the Fly DC Jets Choir: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/...a55516e2e9.jpg And the Boeing guys: http://confettistyle.files.wordpress...lingraibow.jpg Sorry, you don't see an airplane in the pic, I'm just showing a "keep reaching for that rainbow" pic to convey the required seniority to hold a Boeing jet with any good QOL. [green big smile smilie here] |
My, my, what have we here. Now Clark Howard is really upset with us. :cool:
Delta Rolls Out Platinum Upgrades For Top Republicans Posted: 5:36 pm EDT May 16, 2011Updated: 6:50 pm EDT May 16, 2011 ATLANTA -- A Whistleblower 2 investigation has found that Delta Air Lines gave some of Georgia's most powerful political figures campaign contributions that lesser flyers would love to have -- upgrades to platinum or gold frequent flyer status. ________________________________________ PDF: Delta Air Lines Campaign Contributions ________________________________________ Channel 2's Richard Belcher looked into whether Delta grossly undervalued the contributions. Channel 2 consumer advisor Clark Howard said a platinum upgrade is worth $10-15,000 a year, which is far more than Delta's valuation. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and five top legislators were on the receiving end for either platinum or gold upgrades, plus one legislator who's no longer in office. “Platinum medallion! No, way!” said Howard. Howard knows those free medallion upgrades are a huge bonus for anyone who's had to put up with air travel's long lines, security checks and add-on fees. “You go through a special security line at the airport and many other airports around the country. You get automatic upgrades to first class for free if seats are available. You get huge bonus frequent flyer miles every time you fly,” said Howard. Belcher found the names of the recipients on the state ethics commission’s website, where contributors and political candidates have to disclose what they give and receive. All of the top political figures enjoying the benefits from Delta are republicans. Delta valued the gold medallions at just under $1,600 and gave them to Rep. Jay Roberts, chairman of the house transportation committee; Sen. Ronnie Chance, chairman of the economic development committee; and house majority leader Larry O'Neal. Receiving platinum medallions valued at just under $2400 were Lt. Governor Casey Cagle; house speaker pro tem Jan Jones; senate president pro tem Tommie Williams; and former house majority leader Jerry Keen, who got his medallion after deciding not to run last year. It was a campaign contribution to someone without a campaign. Howard said Delta's values for the medallions are too low. “Well, if you ask very frequent flyers, they would tell you that being platinum medallion probably has a value to them of somewhere in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 per year,” said Howard. Delta sent Channel 2 a statement saying it supports elected leaders with campaign contributions, but did not offer a detailed explanation of the way it valued the medallions. But a government watchdog group is going beyond Clark's question about the value. Tuesday at 6 p.m., Belcher investigates whether the frequent flyer medallions should be treated as gifts instead of campaign contributions. |
Originally Posted by Jesse
(Post 994573)
Loves the 88
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/...pg?w=500&h=750 Except when she's seated beyond row 30.
Originally Posted by satchip
(Post 994605)
Holy crap! Who is that?
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Originally Posted by UncleSam
(Post 994715)
My, my, what have we here. Now Clark Howard is really upset with us. :cool:
Channel 2 consumer advisor Clark Howard said a platinum upgrade is worth $10-15,000 a year, which is far more than Delta's valuation. “You go through a special security line at the airport and many other airports around the country. You get automatic upgrades to first class for free if seats are available. You get huge bonus frequent flyer miles every time you fly,” said Howard. |
Originally Posted by tsquare
(Post 994556)
There have already been a bunch that have gone from being rocket engineers to grounds maintenance guys... More to follow for sure. On the bright side, if any of you rich airline pilots want to buy waterfront property, come on down to Brevard County Florida... home of world famous Cocoa Beach.. good prices to be had for riverfront homes and even some ocean front..
I live there, in Suntree and the only sky god I know buying waterfront is a Southwest guy. Us Delta guys do have double wides, with "pop-outs" and a carport :eek:!! |
Originally Posted by nerd2009
(Post 994750)
Hey T,
I live there, in Suntree and the only sky god I know buying waterfront is a Southwest guy. Us Delta guys do have double wides, with "pop-outs" and a carport :eek:!! You got a pop out? I only got the tires on the roof option. |
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