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12-18-2012, 10:47 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by pilotgolfer
I certainly will if my low seniority allows it. I wasn't sure how soon we could bid across from S-cal to s-UAL and vice versa. The guy in Houston I originally asked the question to implied that they would put the 737 in DC prior to SLI. I don't care what plane I sit reserve on...I just want to do it from home in MD.
Fair enough.
We should find out in 6 months or so what the latest "plan" is for realignments.
12-18-2012, 11:27 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by Ottopilot
I know a captain that was on the 737 for 25 years and never heard the term guppy until this year. He doesn't get it. I realize the -500 looks like a "guppy" when compared to the 747, but what about all the 173 seat "guppies". I guess we should start calling the 757 a guppy too. 
Yes, those 173 seat 737's are impressive airplanes, but guys are just used to calling anything that's a 737 a "guppy". Its not an insult, its just what we call them. We also call the 747 the "400" because we also used to fly the 747-200 that we called the "ropestart".
12-18-2012, 02:19 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by LAX Pilot
It's just what we called them at UAL. Its not derogatory, etc. Yes, the 737 was the smallest aircraft and paid the least.
Yes, those 173 seat 737's are impressive airplanes, but guys are just used to calling anything that's a 737 a "guppy". Its not an insult, its just what we call them. We also call the 747 the "400" because we also used to fly the 747-200 that we called the "ropestart".
Yes, those 173 seat 737's are impressive airplanes, but guys are just used to calling anything that's a 737 a "guppy". Its not an insult, its just what we call them. We also call the 747 the "400" because we also used to fly the 747-200 that we called the "ropestart".
12-18-2012, 07:56 PM
#46
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Ok just so no one will forget.
Again the 747 and the 737 were designed at approximately the same time. The 747 was knick named the "whale" and the 737 the "guppy."
One was the big fish and the other the little one in the pond.
When the CFM engined 737 came out the straight piped JT8D also became known as the "thunder guppy" because of their comparative noise to the quieter -300s.
If you're offended by the names then I guess it's true what they say about a pilot's wife and her ability to measure a foot.
Again the 747 and the 737 were designed at approximately the same time. The 747 was knick named the "whale" and the 737 the "guppy."
One was the big fish and the other the little one in the pond.
When the CFM engined 737 came out the straight piped JT8D also became known as the "thunder guppy" because of their comparative noise to the quieter -300s.
If you're offended by the names then I guess it's true what they say about a pilot's wife and her ability to measure a foot.
12-19-2012, 08:11 AM
#48
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Originally Posted by liquid
I gotta say, us 737 drivers hate that term, "guppy" I can get past the 73 vs 37 or 75 vs 57 but "guppy"........
google wiki C-5 FRED for a good chuckle.
12-23-2012, 08:30 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by liquid
I gotta say, us 737 drivers hate that term, "guppy" I can get past the 73 vs 37 or 75 vs 57 but "guppy"........
12-24-2012, 07:48 AM
#50
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I quit. I cannot work here for another 30 years with people calling the 737 a guppy. I turned in my papers today......please give me a little change when you see me hanging outside the blue line station in downtown Chicago.
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