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I don't know about CG Management on this thing, but on the MD 11, there is a system that moves the fuel around, from the wings to the tail after take off during climb, to get the CG back to 32% at cruise, then it runs the fuel back to the wings for a 25% CG for landing. Unless they add a lot of plumbing, I don't see it happening on this "Upgraded" DC9.:rolleyes:

georgetg

10-01-2011 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1062806)

Timbo, I bet you're pretty close to the truth...

The plumbing is there since the fuel has to go to the motors anyway.
I bet there's a little surge tank in the tail that get filled up for cruise...

Cheers
George

georgetg

10-01-2011 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1062803)

When can "we" see this? I'm ready for some movement. Let's get some retiree medical improvements so guys will take it to the golf course.

I'm sure you don't want to see retirements at Delta for the same reason those guys are pulling the chute at AA. It doesn't look good, they're burning almost 300K/month and have about 5.6B in the bank, do the math...

And the company is looking for concessions, does that ring a bell?

Cheers
George

Carl Spackler

10-01-2011 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1062415)

I almost feel like I'm wasting my breath giving a detailed response to the SCOPE section of the survey. I hope I'm wrong, but it'll be interesting to see the collective will of the pilot group wrt SCOPE.

If the UCAL pilots are willing to push for tighter scope (ie no jets over 50 seats) then why aren't we?

This pilot group IS willing. Our union is NOT. Our union rules mandate that we endure a multi-step process of discussions with our regional competitors BEFORE we even give our opener on Section 1 to management. The end of that multi-step process even includes the ALPA president getting involved if our "discussions" with our regional competitors don't prove fruitful.

Belonging to this utterly conflicted union of ALPA is going to be very difficult to make any gains in scope. We will have to fight ALPA every bit as hard as management to even hold the current line on scope. I'm all for the fight, but it's definitely going to be a fight.

Carl

forgot to bid

10-01-2011 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1062729)

Actually, zero. Mid-Late 90's at the earliest and as recent as 2010. 100 more on the way! Step up to the Fluff. Dig it. ;)

I know I tease, but I'd love to still have every fluff jet and 733 still on property. If this JT8 enhancement works, how bout we get those 732s back and slap in one of those new glass cockpits (you don't even have to rework the overhead) and make it the all new 732, 737, 738 and 739 category!!!!

Carl Spackler

10-01-2011 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1062558)

Okay, little pearls if wisdom you may share with your wife:

1) Sex is the novocaine that makes marriage possible.

2) who loves you more, your wife or your dog? Here is how you know- lock them both in the trunk of your car, wait two hours, go open the trunk and see who is happest to see you.

Hilarious!!

Carl

forgot to bid

10-01-2011 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti (Post 1062783)

Hey now, I've been all over America with a PT-6 with no problems at all. That is one well made engine!

Oh I know it works, it's just obnoxious to do run ups and the soot all over the nacelle is annoying. Unless you fly the C208, where you repaint the right side of the fuselage with soot.

Although I'd love to fly the PT6 Duke and Baron

http://www.royalturbine.com/sites/al...Turbine008.jpg

Royal Turbine | Royal Turbine
Cougar Baron | Cougar Baron

forgot to bid

10-01-2011 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1062904)

Hilarious!!

Carl

Learned that at church. :D

Bucking Bar

10-01-2011 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1062806)

They put the First Class lav tank in the tail cone and give everyone free drinks.

Half prior to top of descent they hand out two day old Moe's burritos in coach and lock the aft lav.

Also helps reduce turn time from 47 to 18 minutes.

Timbo

10-01-2011 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by georgetg (Post 1062896)

OR...just tell all the Buffarillo's they have to work in the back during cruise!

I can hear the briefing now, "All you Big Gals, Do NOT come foreward of the overwing exits until we put the gear down, or we won't have enough fuel to get to LAX..." :p

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