Any "Latest & Greatest" about Endeavor?
10-07-2016 | 09:13 PM
#7191
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10-07-2016 | 09:57 PM
#7192
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10-08-2016 | 03:43 AM
#7193
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A line on the 200 is better than reserve on the 900. Make you choice based on QOL. The 900 is better in all aspects for flying aside from being fun to fly (the 200 is lighter, more responsive and feels better hand flying). The 900 is also less work because of things being more automated. None of that matters if you aren't senior enough to hold it in the base you want or have the schedule you are looking for.
10-08-2016 | 05:39 AM
#7194
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From: Bus driver
The -200 is a Miata and the -900 is the Expedition. One is maneuverable, but not powerful and the other is able to climb and can carry more.
In the end, it's the same type rating and eventually it will be dual-qual anyway.
In the end, it's the same type rating and eventually it will be dual-qual anyway.
10-08-2016 | 06:27 AM
#7195
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I agree, I think we will be flying both when ever the company wants. PSA, Skywest and I think expressjet fly all three in a trip! Like the others have said who cares the wheels go up and they come back down and they all land on a black peice of pavement some where other then home. I'd go with easiest commute or where you can stand to live.
10-08-2016 | 06:43 AM
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I agree, I think we will be flying both when ever the company wants. PSA, Skywest and I think expressjet fly all three in a trip! Like the others have said who cares the wheels go up and they come back down and they all land on a black peice of pavement some where other then home. I'd go with easiest commute or where you can stand to live.
Isn't it down more to the FSDO approving it? That was my understanding at least.
10-08-2016 | 06:44 AM
#7197
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I agree, I think we will be flying both when ever the company wants. PSA, Skywest and I think expressjet fly all three in a trip! Like the others have said who cares the wheels go up and they come back down and they all land on a black peice of pavement some where other then home. I'd go with easiest commute or where you can stand to live.
Every original DC9 operator did it and it was never an issue there.
10-08-2016 | 07:16 AM
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From: CRJ FO
It isn't a big deal if you've been flying both of the jets for a while. Some issues arose with our DECs who didn't have any time on the airplanes and brand new FOs who didn't have much experience were paired together on reserve and they could potentially fly the 2/7/9 in one day... However those days are pretty much gone because our airframes are more segregated by base (not totally but much more than they used to be) and we don't really have a lot of inexperienced crew being paired together like we did during our rapid growth period.
10-08-2016 | 07:21 AM
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It isn't a big deal if you've been flying both of the jets for a while. Some issues arose with our DECs who didn't have any time on the airplanes and brand new FOs who didn't have much experience were paired together on reserve and they could potentially fly the 2/7/9 in one day... However those days are pretty much gone because our airframes are more segregated by base (not totally but much more than they used to be) and we don't really have a lot of inexperienced crew being paired together like we did during our rapid growth period.
I'm not keen on dual qual unless they make it worth it. Much better QOL on the 200 than 900 for me, and the trailing link gear helps me get that "nice landing" ego boost when giving 'buh-byes'.
10-08-2016 | 09:39 AM
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16-05 is out. The upgrades appear to come to a screeching halt. Word on the street is that we are totally equipped until next spring in terms of aircraft count. I speculate that all hiring now until then will be to cover attrition.
Argument? Corroboration? Rumor mill?
Argument? Corroboration? Rumor mill?
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