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JethroFDX , 06-30-2012 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCFDX

Not what I was referring to. I agree the two are completely different in the system.

I was simply referring to the number of pilots required per plane. The 777 requires more pilots for an equal number of 767s. If the 767 buy is higher than the 777 buy was, more 767s require more pilots.

I understood your post, I was just posting my thoughts on aircraft flexibility, even if the hiring is a wash.

#12

A300_Driver , 06-30-2012 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DILLA

Are the new FedEx 767Fs that come off the line gonna be equipped with the same flight deck as the 767-400s?

We've heard it's roughly the same as the 787 cockpit...

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MaxKts , 06-30-2012 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DILLA

Are the new FedEx 767Fs that come off the line gonna be equipped with the same flight deck as the 767-400s?

Ours won't have a flight deck. Fred is purchasing them as the first, commercially available, Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

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Busboy , 06-30-2012 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxKts

Ours won't have a flight deck. Fred is purchasing them as the first, commercially available, Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

And, then sending them on "missions"?

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FlyByNyte , 06-30-2012 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by A300_Driver

We've heard it's roughly the same as the 787 cockpit...

Here's the cockpit:

WatchESPN Sunday Night Baseball "Pilots" - YouTube

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HIFLYR , 06-30-2012 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxKts

Ours won't have a flight deck. Fred is purchasing them as the first, commercially available, Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

But what about all the guys already committed to Starting
The training and flying the aircraft. You know the ones already
Wearing the 767 neck thingy. All without a payrate, man we
Are our own worst enemy.

#17

MaxKts , 06-30-2012 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Busboy

And, then sending them on "missions"?

with multiple "sorties"

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AFW_MD11 , 06-30-2012 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyByNyte

Here's the cockpit:

WatchESPN Sunday Night Baseball "Pilots" - YouTube

The first time I saw that commercial I thought....."That is just sooooo wrong!! We already have a bad enough reputation...now THIS!!??"

But it is pretty funny

#19

TallFlyer , 06-30-2012 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HIFLYR

Serious question: why wouldn't it just fit into existing wide body pay?

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threeighteen , 06-30-2012 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TallFlyer

Serious question: why wouldn't it just fit into existing wide body pay?

757/767 are common type.