Originally Posted by trico (Post 1146186)

We just follow you RNAV equipped guys..don't tell anyone but I've actually done that in holding patterns:p

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1146199)

My point about WN was that they are betting on an airline who's growth machine is maxed out, the new non-visionary CEO is already talking about keeping pilot costs in order, they had to merge to get any sort of expansion, and they have the worst mandatory retirement outlook in the industry (which really is the only guaranteed thing).

Betting on their contract staying above everyone else for the next 20 years is like acting on advice you get from a fortune cookie. There is no validity to any statement on the airline industry that far out.

Originally Posted by Tomcat (Post 1146211)

Funny. We used to follow the contrails of the 76's passing overhead while flying up the AR route to ILM (Dixon) on the 73-200

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1146199)

they have the worst mandatory retirement outlook in the industry (which really is the only guaranteed thing

Originally Posted by nwaf16dude (Post 1145565)

Here's a little potential good news...according to the latest 75/76 standards newsletter, the parking of the 5500's has been delayed for 2 years for "marketing objectives.". That supports LCA rumors that the 737-900's may not all be replacements after all. Here's hoping...

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1146215)

Hell, I followed them over the NATS in the C-141 when we had questionable INS guidance. Worked great.

Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1146217)

Retirements forecasts are invalid too, age 70 or no age limits at all is on horizon.

Originally Posted by jherk02 (Post 1146213)

Right seat of the A320 v. 73N.

Anybody got experience in both that can list some strengths and weaknesses?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Tomcat (Post 1146225)

You don't want to fly the 320, we use weegie boards and dowsing sticks to fly the thing and all the manuals are written in French.