MAX test flights
06-14-2020, 10:40 AM
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MAX test flights
Two recent flights by Boeing. Promising for return to service in the next few months?
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...00ZZ/KBFI/KBFI
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...00ZZ/KBFI/KBFI
06-14-2020, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexander12
I’m baffled at how long this airplane has been grounded
06-14-2020, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyby1206
It was such a behind the scenes nightmare with the emails that became public and Boeing basically self-certifying the plane. Then it turned into a political scene, and now a part of me wonders if it is getting delayed so Boeing can avoid having half the world cancel their orders due to economic/travel demand problems.
Also this would be a good time to start running under-utilized max pilots through their extra sim training.
06-15-2020, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Also this would be a good time to start running under-utilized max pilots through their extra sim training.
The "extra sim training" (for Southwest, anyway) is a 2- hr session per pilot.
06-15-2020, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by HulkaBurger
The "extra sim training" (for Southwest, anyway) is a 2- hr session per pilot.
06-15-2020, 03:05 PM
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