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Old 02-11-2019 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot
You’re assuming spirit cares about our comfort. I can guarantee the type of cockpit is not on their priority list anywhere.
It's not on the list of ANY airline.
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Old 02-11-2019 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by putzin
It's not on the list of ANY airline.
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Old 02-11-2019 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Macjet
The 73 is a 60 year old POS that was a great bird for the 1960's but one that is dated, small, fuel inefficient (as far as competitors go), uncomfortable for the crew and passengers, and would be a step backwards in most every way conceivable.
Have you actually flown the 73, or just don't like the jumpseat?
It has several advantages over the AB.
Real auto-throttle, which moves and the pilot can be override.
Real V-Nav, which intercepts vertical path.
No brake temp issues.
Sturdier, flies like a real airplane, more stable in turbulence and fun to fly.
Full Speed-brakes descent is a beauty...
Does not rat on you!

You do have to perform a real engine out
No tray table
Not as comfy for longer flights

Definitely NOT a POS by any means...
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Old 02-12-2019 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jett i son
Have you actually flown the 73, or just don't like the jumpseat?

It has several advantages over the AB.

Real auto-throttle, which moves and the pilot can be override.

Real V-Nav, which intercepts vertical path.

No brake temp issues.

Sturdier, flies like a real airplane, more stable in turbulence and fun to fly.

Full Speed-brakes descent is a beauty...

Does not rat on you!



You do have to perform a real engine out

No tray table

Not as comfy for longer flights



Definitely NOT a POS by any means...


I agree I’d happily take a Boeing (but I would miss the try table).


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Old 02-12-2019 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jett i son
Have you actually flown the 73, or just don't like the jumpseat?
It has several advantages over the AB.
Real auto-throttle, which moves and the pilot can be override.
Real V-Nav, which intercepts vertical path.
No brake temp issues.
Sturdier, flies like a real airplane, more stable in turbulence and fun to fly.
Full Speed-brakes descent is a beauty...
Does not rat on you!

You do have to perform a real engine out
No tray table
Not as comfy for longer flights

Definitely NOT a POS by any means...
No brake temp issues? Just because they certified that POS without brake temp indicators does not mean they don't overheat and cause issues.


We could just as well ignore everything up to 500 degrees (if we were legally allowed to) and the performance would be the same. That's easily how hot their brakes get but since there's no indicator, out of sight out of mind


Also the need to override the auto thrust (at least in the Airbus) is non existent. if you understand the logic and fly it like a bus, there's zero need to ever override it.
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Old 02-12-2019 | 02:22 PM
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unequivocally the 737 is a POS in it's current environment. Fine 20 years ago as an 1.5 hour shuttle. A misery sandwich on a transcon or deep south flight.

A mix of more 320/321 and the 200 series would be just fine.


Want to fly in a nice 737, get a 757.
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Old 02-12-2019 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jett i son
Have you actually flown the 73, or just don't like the jumpseat?
It has several advantages over the AB.
Real auto-throttle, which moves and the pilot can be override.
Real V-Nav, which intercepts vertical path.
No brake temp issues.
Sturdier, flies like a real airplane, more stable in turbulence and fun to fly.
Full Speed-brakes descent is a beauty...
Does not rat on you!

You do have to perform a real engine out
No tray table
Not as comfy for longer flights

Definitely NOT a POS by any means...
Amen! Filler....
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Old 02-14-2019 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by elmetal
Also the need to override the auto thrust (at least in the Airbus) is non existent. if you understand the logic and fly it like a bus, there's zero need to ever override it.
It's NOT a need, it's an option, which comes in handy in W/S, at night, in SJO ... where I use manual thrust.
Do you understand that logic?
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Old 02-14-2019 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jett i son
It's NOT a need, it's an option which comes in handy in W/S, at night, in SJO ... where I use manual thrust.
Do you understand that logic?
Hahahahahahahaha
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Old 02-18-2019 | 07:06 PM
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