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Originally Posted by Superdad (Post 861352)

I realize that my comments will draw ire from some, but here goes. The 88 is easily the biggest turd I have ever flown. It is a sloppy airplane that is trying to be something it cannot be. I will say that it is a comfortable and reasonably quiet airplane, but those 2 qualities are not enough to overcome the myriad of reasons that it still sucks. Couple its $hityness with the awful trips and now you know why it is the junior airplane. If I had my choice I would not fly it unless you did not want to commute or had some other overriding QOL concern.

I have not flown the 320, but I have hitched a ride up front and it was very quiet and looked quite comfortable and easy to operate.

just my opinion folks, try not to burn me at the stake.

I went from the ER to the 88. Besides the blow to my international ego, I think the 88 is just fine. It flies great, fun to fly. Its got its issues as do all aircraft. I have only flown with one captain that I would rather not fly with again. You could have the best 3 day, with great layos, with a crappy crew and it becomes a crappy trip. I actually love the 88. Would I bid off of it if something better comes along? Absolutely!!:D

I'm like Beer. Got hired into the ER, then got displaced to the MD88.

Like everyone says, the 75/76 is very hard to beat. With that said, I like flying the Mad Dog. There are no computers or hydraulics between you and the controls. You can close your eyes and know exactly what the airplane is doing. In that aspect, it's a very honest airplane.

The worst thing about the plane are the trips. 5-leg days, 30 hour layovers, and if you're ATL, very little west of the Mississippi (although I hope that changes when everyone converts to the -90). The only good thing about the trips: No red eyes!!! At least not in ATL, although get used to 0530 departures.:eek:

There's an old saying "Boeing builds airplanes, McDonnell Douglas builds character!":D One thing that can effect the way you feel about a particular airplane is whether you bid it or were displaced to it..........

Denny

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 861429)

I have not flown either, but heard this quote the other day, from my 757 Captain that he heard during a displacement bid, "I'm in the Naval Reserve, screw getting displaced, - I'd rather go get shot at in Afghanistan than fly that POS MD-88 again."

Usually spoken by someone that has never been shot at.

Or been to Afghanistan.

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 861429)

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Originally Posted by DALMD88FO (Post 861658)

Usually spoken by someone that has never been shot at.

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Originally Posted by dragon (Post 861667)

Or been to Afghanistan.

I'll just take your word for it, I am happy as a clam on the 88....

(And thanks for your Service.)

Or actually flown the 88!!!

I have also noticed that lately a lot of the captains on the 88 are miserable to fly with. I call them "b1tchers" cause they b1tch about everything, the company, the union, anything. I just usually sit there and listen but on a four day a few weeks back I finally couldn't take it anymore and on the last layover I ditched the guy and went and had a few quiet beers to myself. Seems like the ER guys I flew with were a lot happier.

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Originally Posted by upndsky (Post 861568)

You could be doing 7-8 leg per day for 5 hrs pay with reduced rest overnights in exotic locals such as Flint, MI or Moline, IL all in a RJ. :-)

Please let DL hire again soon. Movement is good for everyone.

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Originally Posted by flyguy81 (Post 861795)

Of course it could be worse, but I did my time at the regionals (8 years), so I think I have earned the right to ***** about the 88.