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04-14-2017, 06:30 AM

#11

MEMFO4Ever

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Originally Posted by Rightseatpro

Wo! They got -200s out of the bone yard and went with the retro paint?! I wonder if they'll put EFVS on them. When's the FCIF coming out for the bid?

Along with RNP. FAA approval is 'just around the corner' or 'coming at a later date' and will be VERY useful.

04-14-2017, 09:34 AM

#12

MaydayMark

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Are those old airplanes are Stage 3?

Maybe you've noticed that you don't see old school 737's (100s & 200s) and you don't see anymore 727s either.

Stage 2 (noise compliant) airplanes are no longer legal to fly in the US. Were the FedEx 727s (with the hush kit engine mods) Stage 3?

I thought that after 9/11 FedEx traded United hush kits for DC-10s? We've flown those old airplanes a long time.

04-14-2017, 02:06 PM

#13

Sluggo_63

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Originally Posted by MaydayMark

I thought that after 9/11 FedEx traded United hush kits for DC-10s? We've flown those old airplanes a long time.

On 9/11, UAL had 75 B727s. They parked them all very soon after that.

04-14-2017, 06:34 PM

#14

HoursHore

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The first time we bring on a smaller aircraft will be the first time

04-17-2017, 04:45 AM

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OKLATEX

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Originally Posted by HoursHore

The first time we bring on a smaller aircraft will be the first time

What does this mean? I thought management was good at talking in circles!

04-18-2017, 10:52 AM

#16

skid

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Originally Posted by OKLATEX

I would bid it! Would love to fly the Thunder Guppy! Please no cockpit mod; No HUD no EFVS, just Steam Gauges!

I just came off of flying an old 737 200 in Hawaii. No noise restrictions. It was fun but a lot of legs. I est. 700+ in the one year of being there (I have not had the chance to log anything after my interview.) (Some weeks I did 42 legs in 6 days)

Actually it was a great airplane to fly, no GPS (headings direct) had only Alt hold no level off on AP. A lot of cruise clearances and Circling app.

Life is much easier now in the 767, but do plan on J/s when I go back out there soon on the old 737.

04-19-2017, 05:04 PM

#17

KAFTKTA

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Let the rumors fly!

This will keep the crew force guessing.

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04-20-2017, 01:19 PM

#18

BlackKnight

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737s

Had a mngmnt type on the airplane recently- confirmed the rumor of the 73. The 75's are already super old and maintenance intensive. There was talk of the Airbus also, including the A330. But I thought the idea was to go all Boeing 2 engine for ease of fleet commonality and maintenance (my inference only)? The 76 continues to not be able to carry what the MD fleet can- thus It was said the MD will be not be going anywhere soon.