Hi!

If U need DC-9 crib notes, I have LOTS!!!

An interesting note on the plane I am flying. It is a DC-9-3x, but it has a TRI, to automatically compute the power settings, like in the NWA/DAL -50 series. It is very nice!

cliff
NBO

Yeah, the TCI is nice. It's easier just to read the # then trying to read the RAT/EPR guage.

04-29-2009 | 07:08 AM

#6854

Rhino Driver

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From: 73N CA

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Originally Posted by johnso29

I'm 30 this year so I don't know if I could. Any military guys know if there is still a waiver to start UPT after turning 30?

As far as I know, the age cutoff is 27.5 years, unless you are a prior enlisted and then I believe it's 31-32.

04-29-2009 | 07:09 AM

#6855

johnso29

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From: B757/767

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Originally Posted by iceman49

I thought I just heard that they moved the age to 33 1/2 for graduation from UPT...are you in MSP

Actually live in IL, about 50 miles east of STL. Based in DTW.

04-29-2009 | 07:13 AM

#6856

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Basic eligibility requirements. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and of such age that they will not have passed their 27th birthday on commissioning. Maximum age limit may be adjusted upward to their 31st birthday on a month for month basis for active duty and prior military service applicants. Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited College or University; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Major: No restrictions, but degrees in technical disciplines preferred. Mental: AQR 3/ PFAR 4/ PBI 4. The Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) will endeavor to select candidates with the highest mental qualifications, accepting minimum scores only when market conditions or exceptional cases warrant. Physical: Must be physically qualified and aeronautically adapted in accordance with the physical standards established by the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (CHBUMED). Applicants must have 20/40 or better uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20, normal color and depth perception. Active duty military members accepted as candidates must obtain an aviation physical exam from a qualified Flight Surgeon to determine aeronautical adaptability.

04-29-2009 | 09:04 AM

#6857

iceman49

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Originally Posted by johnso29

Actually live in IL, about 50 miles east of STL. Based in DTW.

Check your pm

04-29-2009 | 11:45 AM

#6858

Carl Spackler

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From: 747-400 Captain

There was a meeting in ATL this morning with Steve D. and our union leaders. The purpose is to discuss a large early retirement program for pilots. Does anyone have any intel as to the results of that meeting??

Carl

04-29-2009 | 12:57 PM

#6859

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From: Light Chop

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

While we wait for an informed answer, is the reason for this the fear that with the accrued sick time some DALN guys have that they might leave early and burn that time off OR is DAL looking at this because we're going to be fat and its either buyouts or furloughs? I'm thinking the first reason, otherwise wouldn't it be a meeting with the entire union leadership?