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02-08-2007 | 08:54 AM

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Qman

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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

Sheesh I heard ya the first time, I love the SAAB, airplane was great, but due to COLGAN MEL'ing everything and DMI'ng the dinged props until they were about to fall off is what didnt make the airplane good, when they were maintained it was great, but you and I know COLGAN isnt known for there superb MX, werent around when the BEECH tanked off the coast in HYA were you?

yes I was just hired at that time, I doubt you were and what does that have to do with anything?

02-08-2007 | 10:30 AM

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JoeyMeatballs

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Originally Posted by Qman

yes I was just hired at that time, I doubt you were and what does that have to do with anything?

WOW you have been around that long? Not a lifer are ya? How come not movin on? Well I am glad you guys are getting something larger, this way you wont have to spend the rest of your career in a TURBOPROP, wait a sec......................

haha you know I love you man

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02-08-2007 | 11:43 AM

#43

Short Bus Drive

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Originally Posted by Airsupport

MEL is something that is inoperational or defered on the airplane. DMI would be like a ding in the wing, or speed tape around a nav light.

What did the NTSB say about those crashes (i.e., mx book diagrams,...)
What does DMI stand for? What does MEL stand for?

02-08-2007 | 11:54 AM

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The dude

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Originally Posted by Short Bus Drive

What did the NTSB say about those crashes (i.e., mx book diagrams,...)
What does DMI stand for? What does MEL stand for?

Hey Short Bus Drive, You giving a checkride or what??

02-08-2007 | 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

werent around when the BEECH tanked off the coast in HYA were you?

Another class act SAAB. Showing your exstensive experience here.
Do us all a favor and order a bowl of razor blades for lunch.
Love,
The Jug

02-08-2007 | 12:55 PM

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Airsupport

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Originally Posted by Short Bus Drive

What did the NTSB say about those crashes (i.e., mx book diagrams,...)
What does DMI stand for? What does MEL stand for?

MEL = Minimum Equipment List

DMI= Deferred Maintenance Item

02-08-2007 | 01:00 PM

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David Watts

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Originally Posted by Short Bus Drive

What did the NTSB say about those crashes (i.e., mx book diagrams,...)
What does DMI stand for? What does MEL stand for?

You are a Captain on the A321 and you need to ask these questions. What is your point with the questions?

02-08-2007 | 01:06 PM

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JoeyMeatballs

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Originally Posted by JUG47

Another class act SAAB. Showing your exstensive experience here.
Do us all a favor and order a bowl of razor blades for lunch.
Love,
The Jug

Ok, not really sure were this anger comes from, nice that an internet forum can get you all worked up

02-08-2007 | 01:19 PM

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flyguyniner11

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Originally Posted by G-Dog

I am currently with CHQ. I was just waiting for you throw us under the "second tier" bus. Glad to see you did not go there.

As for the CAL stuff, XJT does not need to worry. I am sure the Q will not be pushing you guys out of business.

just an observation but why does everyone put so much weight on what saabarawoski says?