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08-24-2010 | 09:25 AM

#151

acl65pilot

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From: A-320A

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Originally Posted by Pitts S2B

I heard the AE will be out the first week of September. Any idea how "big" it will be???

I didn't even know there was one scheduled for January....

First, they are not scheduled. They are planned, and there is no contractual requirement that they post any at all. That said, we generally see at least one and sometimes two a quarter.

They have said in some of the crew lounge visits that there may be 20 777 a/b and 20 744 A/B slots on this bid. Add in the conversion of the SLC 767 to a 7ER base with many pilot on the 767 being unable to hold the ER, things could get sporty quick. What that means is it may appear to be a small bid, but might produce a decent amount of training events.

Other comments were: More ER time all over.

The have stated more than once that it will be posted on Labor Day. So I figure a few days either side of that. Bid will close 10 days after it is posted.

08-24-2010 | 12:15 PM

#152

rvr350

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From: metal tube operator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dash8widget

This is exactly why I'm staying put in MSP for now - even with the longer commute to reserve, there is light at the end of the tunnel. As tempting as it would be to bid to the 320 in SLC, it would probably take a few more years to get off of reserve there.

I hope i share your optimism Dash... The only light in the tunnel is from my flashlight during walkaround at the wee hours looking in the gear bay for the hydralic bypass valve in the proper position.

08-24-2010 | 12:55 PM

#153

FlyingViking

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From: B-7ER JFK

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Originally Posted by johnso29

This month and last on DTW 320B I broke guarantee and ended with a RAW of 170+ !!!

I'm tired.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Got you beat, and I still have a few days left in the month.

But I reached a RAW of 170 on the 15th......

08-24-2010 | 12:58 PM

#154

acl65pilot

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From: A-320A

Viking, I think you know I effectively timed out in three weeks. I am glad to see line holders WSing trips these days. Ah, I love the off season on the widebody jets.

08-24-2010 | 03:23 PM

#155

FlyingViking

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From: B-7ER JFK

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Viking, I think you know I effectively timed out in three weeks. I am glad to see line holders WSing trips these days. Ah, I love the off season on the widebody jets.

You and me both buddy...

If it could just stop raining down here, so I can do some offshore fishing this week, I'll be all good. Need to prepare for Sept work you know...

08-24-2010 | 06:11 PM

#156

johnso29

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From: B757/767

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Got you beat, and I still have a few days left in the month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingViking

But I reached a RAW of 170 on the 15th......

Hopefully the 320 slows down too. My RAW score has exceeded 150 every month since March!

Or maybe it just feels that way.....I'd actually have to check.....

08-24-2010 | 06:19 PM

#157

acl65pilot

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From: A-320A

Johnso, I believe yours have. They have been very short on your jet.

08-24-2010 | 08:17 PM

#158

Dash8widget

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From: SLC ERB

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvr350

The only light in the tunnel is from my flashlight during walkaround at the wee hours looking in the gear bay for the hydralic bypass valve in the proper position.

That's where flap droop comes in handy!