Yeah, old -200 and 100 empty seats, was like slow motion.

 

HAHAHA was a legend in my own mind there for a second.

 

At delta they only fly the 764 as a single type. They don't mix in the 757 or 763 so they are much more proficient. To be honest I don't know what the tail strike angle is on the 763 compared to the 764 as I have only flown the 762 and the 764. I can tell you that performance wise and pilot friendliness especially on landings that the 764 is nothing like the 762.
As far as the 739 is concerned I had said that boeing should have stopped at the 738. New design was needed instead they wanted a cheap alternative, hence the 739. Went to the boeing factory this summer and they were touting the 739 as a replacement for the 752. I interjected and said that maybe it holds as many passengers but performance and capability between the two are light years apart! So then I asked when boeing would come up with a comparable replacement for the 757. Crickets......

 

It's management's job to push the envelope in terms of revenue efficiency. The reality is, until someone consistently runs a -900 off a runway, they will just expect the pilots to cope with whatever operational challenges exist. Good luck, and thanks for playing

 

My bet is that a fuel truck will take one of the new winglets off before a bad landing.

 

"He be lovin' him some flyin' and it be showin' like a mother BLEEEEEEEP 'er."

 

I flew the -900ER for a few years in the left seat. It wasn't my favorite version but I don't remember it ever being scary or that difficult to manage. Since it's launch the -900ER has booked over 500 orders and has seen a total of 0 Hull losses. It might be a bit harder to fly but it's far from dangerous.

 

Keep in mind the 900 has higher ref speeds than the 900-ER. The ER has the improvements that allow a slower ref speed.

I too have flown both the Airbus and the new gen 737s. The bus is a far better airplane to work in from a pilot's perspective. Given the choice with all things equal (pay, seniority) I'd take the airbus hands down.

 

I would take it if for no other reason than the cockpit size and the extra Jumpseat for commuters.

 

Don't forget the fold down table to put your crew meal on.