Rumor Mill 737-900ER
12-06-2012, 10:45 PM
#51
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
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Originally Posted by CRJAV8OR
I thought "Guppy" was the nickname??????
Must be a Southwest thing.... but you're obviously former regional. I've known about the FLUF nickname since I was a kid- it was coined by the original designers in the 1960s.
So yes, maybe you really don't know the effect WN had on the NG's awful cockpit.
12-07-2012, 09:35 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Are you serious?
Must be a Southwest thing.... but you're obviously former regional. I've known about the FLUF nickname since I was a kid- it was coined by the original designers in the 1960s.
So yes, maybe you really don't know the effect WN had on the NG's awful cockpit.
Must be a Southwest thing.... but you're obviously former regional. I've known about the FLUF nickname since I was a kid- it was coined by the original designers in the 1960s.
So yes, maybe you really don't know the effect WN had on the NG's awful cockpit.
Most guys who don't know what a FLUF is also have no clue what a BUFF is.
12-19-2012, 07:22 AM
#54
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Sorry Buzz...
Originally Posted by mike734
Well FLUF doesn't apply to an 800 or 900 as they are not Fat nor Little.
12-23-2012, 11:02 PM
#55
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Posts: 49
757 sales
Originally Posted by Herman
Very small jet, little, slow, under powered, range and altitude constrained, short, narrow, little, small, very light, lightweight, unassumable, unaesthetic, petite, offsensive, irritating, repugnant Little, very little jet, hate em...
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12-24-2012, 04:28 AM
#56
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Position: retired 767(dl)
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Sometime ago I had the pleasure of having the head of the 757 design team,[let go,after slow sales] onboard in SEA ,It was his first ride. On arrival ATL, his only comment was,"Do they always land like that?"I thought my FO was going to wet himself.....
12-24-2012, 12:53 PM
#57
New boss = Old boss
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: Ca B737
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Originally Posted by Herman
Very small jet, little, slow, under powered, range and altitude constrained, short, narrow, little, small, very light, lightweight, unassumable, unaesthetic, petite, offsensive, irritating, repugnant Little, very little jet, hate em...
12-24-2012, 03:04 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by Whale Driver
Don't get your panties in a wad!
The B-727-200 was a monster in its day as well. Do you really think that the 737 would still be around if not for the absolute single fleet dedication of SWA? It outgrew itself a long time ago and even the modernization of the NG models was neutered to appease SWA in FAA common type. I spent over 5K hours squeezed into that thing, don't miss it at all. But I do agree, if the $ are right, I would fly anything.
The B-727-200 was a monster in its day as well. Do you really think that the 737 would still be around if not for the absolute single fleet dedication of SWA? It outgrew itself a long time ago and even the modernization of the NG models was neutered to appease SWA in FAA common type. I spent over 5K hours squeezed into that thing, don't miss it at all. But I do agree, if the $ are right, I would fly anything.
btw, my panties are not in a wad either....
12-24-2012, 03:47 PM
#60
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Position: Urban chicken rancher.
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I love the 737-800, -700 and I'm sure I'll love the -900. Great jet, great glass, and I can live with the overhead. Solid jet and flies well. Small cockpit is a pain but it gets you real close and intimate with your buddy.
Definitely looking forward to flying the -900 soon.
Definitely looking forward to flying the -900 soon.
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