MD-11 Training
11-04-2017 | 04:58 PM
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MD-11 Training
Sorry for the intrusion from a Delta (Northwest) puke but I have a question about FDX MD11 training. One of our newer guys recently quit to go to FDX. He reported that training was incredible compared to Delta and that MD11 training was just under a 60 day footprint for initial. The super-defensive among the Deltoids are saying that's because of the MD11 accidents and that the FAA has mandated that long of a footprint. Sounds like BS to me because it wouldn't take that much extra to understand that the MD11 is tail-power limited when slow and in the flare. Appreciate the facts about MD11 training straight from the source.
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11-04-2017 | 06:39 PM
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I'm calling BS on the mandatory extra FAA training. I've been on the MD-11 for most of the past 23 years. I've seen various versions of upset recovery training, bounced landing training & International training
The MD-11 landing characteristics are unique. I'd say it's more difficult to land consistently (tougher than the DC-10, 747 or 727). Quite frankly I think the MD-11 lands more like a 727-200 than a DC-10.
All-in-all it's a great airplane. I enjoyed flying it very much. Sadly the greater efficiency of the 777 will replace the MD-11's one day.
The MD-11 landing characteristics are unique. I'd say it's more difficult to land consistently (tougher than the DC-10, 747 or 727). Quite frankly I think the MD-11 lands more like a 727-200 than a DC-10.
All-in-all it's a great airplane. I enjoyed flying it very much. Sadly the greater efficiency of the 777 will replace the MD-11's one day.
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