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DVA043
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP
Joined on June 10 2001
Event Half Century Club
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
Everett 1500 Club
Bi-Millennium Club
Four Million Mile Club
"Col. Panic"
Marietta, GA
2,347 legs, 9,466.0 hours
240 legs,
553.9 hours online
2,005 legs,
8,259.1 hours ACARS
75 legs,
196.3 hours event
2,383 legs, 9,600.9 hours total
91 legs dispatched, 66.4
hours
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 09:20 ET by Luke Kolin
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Testing out one of the latest Airbus additions into the Fleet Library - not released yet, but soon.
Cheers!
Luke KolinSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA1650
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 24 2004
Century Club
"The O-N-L-Y Way to Fly!"
Southeastern United States
103 legs, 174.7 hours
49 legs,
94.5 hours online
2 legs,
2.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
3.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 09:37 ET by Daniel Malneritch
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*caugh* that's default Atlanta without AI it looks like! It's the busiest airport in the world in real life!
That was probably a bad move on Delta's part when they got all that PanAm stuff. It cost way more than it was worth!
Daniel MalneritchCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 10:11 ET by Sander Jordans
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jeah!! A310's. It looks gorgeous in the widget livery 
too bad delta never used the A300 and is'nt considering the A330/340 
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DVA1650
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 24 2004
Century Club
"The O-N-L-Y Way to Fly!"
Southeastern United States
103 legs, 174.7 hours
49 legs,
94.5 hours online
2 legs,
2.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
3.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 11:53 ET by Daniel Malneritch
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Who needs scarebus when we have Boeing!
Daniel MalneritchCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA1650
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 24 2004
Century Club
"The O-N-L-Y Way to Fly!"
Southeastern United States
103 legs, 174.7 hours
49 legs,
94.5 hours online
2 legs,
2.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
3.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 11:54 ET by Daniel Malneritch
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forgot to add that Delta CAN'T consider a Scarebus because they signed an agreement with Boeing to by strictly Boeing planes for like forever (more like 20 years, but they seem to keep extending the time.) 
Daniel MalneritchCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 13:52 ET by Sander Jordans
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"Who needs scarebus when we have Boeing!"
because Airbus build comfy and nice looking planes!!
and that agreement sucks!!, and is plain stupid what if an AB plane is way more economical?
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DVA1583
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP
Joined on March 23 2004
Everett 250 Club
Online Six Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Seven Century Club
South America
710 legs, 1,938.2 hours
619 legs,
1,760.2 hours online
589 legs,
1,630.3 hours ACARS
16 legs,
61.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 14:18 ET by Charly Azcue
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Great pic Luke.
What type rating do I need to fly the A310 ? 'couse I have the SSW 310 and it's excellent.
Best Regards
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AFV004
Senior Captain, B747-400
Joined on February 21 2003
South America
77 legs, 324.7 hours
354 legs, 1,417.3 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 14:26 ET by Ariel Griotti
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| hmm... I think with the 767/57 rating is enough
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DVA043
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP
Joined on June 10 2001
Event Half Century Club
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
Everett 1500 Club
Bi-Millennium Club
Four Million Mile Club
"Col. Panic"
Marietta, GA
2,347 legs, 9,466.0 hours
240 legs,
553.9 hours online
2,005 legs,
8,259.1 hours ACARS
75 legs,
196.3 hours event
2,383 legs, 9,600.9 hours total
91 legs dispatched, 66.4
hours
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Posted onPost created on
September 12 2004 18:33 ET by Luke Kolin
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This is something we'll need to run by Ralph and Terry but I'm seeing Stage 3 on this one as well.
Cheers!
Luke KolinSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA1767
Captain, B727-200
Joined on July 02 2004
Century Club
Online Century Club
Midwestern United States
107 legs, 156.8 hours
104 legs,
153.2 hours online
6 legs,
12.1 hours event
501 legs, 763.5 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
September 13 2004 12:51 ET by Michael Carter
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I find the Airbus panels to be very sterile, though quite functional. I like something a bit busier looking. If I wanted to watch TV I'd stay at home.
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DVA1583
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP
Joined on March 23 2004
Everett 250 Club
Online Six Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Seven Century Club
South America
710 legs, 1,938.2 hours
619 legs,
1,760.2 hours online
589 legs,
1,630.3 hours ACARS
16 legs,
61.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 13 2004 13:07 ET by Charly Azcue
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Hey Michael, I know what you mean, (I still like Airbus panels), but is not the case of the A310, check the pic of the panel, enough busy for you?
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/618409/L/
Best Regards
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DVA1767
Captain, B727-200
Joined on July 02 2004
Century Club
Online Century Club
Midwestern United States
107 legs, 156.8 hours
104 legs,
153.2 hours online
6 legs,
12.1 hours event
501 legs, 763.5 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
September 13 2004 19:33 ET by Michael Carter
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Mein Gott! There's real guages in that airplane! That looks a whole lot better than the A320-200. I used to fly about 50/50 the 320 and 734 in and out of the UK with my last airline. I hated the A320.
I could get used to that, but where is the HSI?
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DVA1427
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP
Joined on December 14 2003
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
Tri-Jet Triumph
Globetrotter
Moose Club
US Capital Club
Everett 250 Club
Quincentenary Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
"Livin' in the Dog Pound!"
Kannapolis, NC
558 legs, 1,984.3 hours
250 legs,
611.8 hours online
384 legs,
1,530.5 hours ACARS
38 legs,
82.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 13 2004 20:03 ET by Lewis Gregory
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Interesting panel, reminds me a lot of the 757/767. Was the 310 fly-by-wire, or did that come in with the 320?
Lewis GregorySenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA1767
Captain, B727-200
Joined on July 02 2004
Century Club
Online Century Club
Midwestern United States
107 legs, 156.8 hours
104 legs,
153.2 hours online
6 legs,
12.1 hours event
501 legs, 763.5 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
September 13 2004 20:12 ET by Michael Carter
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A-320 was FBW. And nothing to look at except for TV all the way there. STBY horizon, altimeter and airspeed that you couldn't even read if you had too.
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DVA1529
Captain, B747-400
Joined on February 16 2004
Online Century Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
Long Beach Century Club
""Vision, Determination, Achievement""
Pembroke Pines, FL
348 legs, 1,011.0 hours
185 legs,
373.4 hours online
190 legs,
714.4 hours ACARS
5 legs,
7.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 14 2004 10:51 ET by Alexis Lluveres
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If you pass the 757 it will give you the A320 ratings too. I have it, but not downloaded.
Alexis LluveresCaptain, B747-400
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DVA1650
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 24 2004
Century Club
"The O-N-L-Y Way to Fly!"
Southeastern United States
103 legs, 174.7 hours
49 legs,
94.5 hours online
2 legs,
2.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
3.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 14 2004 11:46 ET by Daniel Malneritch
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Boeing builds very nice planes.
also check out http://www.newairplane.com/
Daniel MalneritchCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 14 2004 12:09 ET by Sander Jordans
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sorry Daniel but I do not agree with you, Boeing used to make nice planes (707,720,727,737-100/200,747-100/200 and the 757) but in my opinion Airbus is still making nice planes (yup even the A380). the only nice plane boeing has in production is the 717 but I'm never going to call that a boeing, It's an MD so it will always be an MD.
ps; I do not like the 7E7, way to futuristic
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DVA1650
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 24 2004
Century Club
"The O-N-L-Y Way to Fly!"
Southeastern United States
103 legs, 174.7 hours
49 legs,
94.5 hours online
2 legs,
2.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
3.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 14 2004 12:55 ET by Daniel Malneritch
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That's an insult to me as I've had a say in it's technology! I think it will be a very cool plane.
In real life I fly Delta (all Boeing) and they are all very nice. I should try a codeshare Airbus sometime. I for some reason feel very loyal to Boeing tho.
Daniel MalneritchCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 17 2004 05:09 ET by Sander Jordans
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Joshua, that's just sick!! forgive me but Airbus planes are safe, both company's build safe planes.
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DVA1662
First Officer, B757-200
Joined on May 01 2004
"Real World Flightsimmer"
NY USA
59 legs, 118.9 hours
9 legs,
19.3 hours online
27 legs,
65.0 hours ACARS
4 legs,
6.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 17 2004 20:28 ET by Adam Warsama
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lol, lets drag joshua down the jetway...
And hog tie him to a window seat
Adam WarsamaFirst Officer, B757-200
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DVA1662
First Officer, B757-200
Joined on May 01 2004
"Real World Flightsimmer"
NY USA
59 legs, 118.9 hours
9 legs,
19.3 hours online
27 legs,
65.0 hours ACARS
4 legs,
6.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 17 2004 21:04 ET by Adam Warsama
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heres the deal...
I AGREE with what Mike said about the A320/A380, but I fell in love with that A310 panel
I DISAGREE with part of what Sander said about the 7E7 being too futuristic, because thats the whole point, u have to remember Sander that the World is always gonna look ahead, so instead of looking for what Aircraft is the best "vintage" one like (you mentioned) the 717, we must look into an aircraft that will get us out to space. Not that the 7E7 will get us any closer to that, but I just wanted to get my word out.
I DISAGREE about what Joshua said about dragging him down aj'way to get him on an airbus. Although I must admit, airbus had a few crashes due to "safety" system or electronic failure, but you should make note about all of Boeing's problems before you get on Airbus' case. Lets not forget the crash of the Aloha Airlines 737, the alumunum around the fueslage got old and torn, and in result, during flight the entire upper fueslage (or the roof) broke wide open during flight, those who werent wearing seatbelts were sucked out in an instant, also the crash of the United Airlines DC-10 at Honolulu, the Hydraulical system failed, and the third engine blew out, and why...you guessed it, System Wear and Body Wear.
You see, both Boeing and Airbus have their own problems which are dealt with by engineers, the point is there is no logical reason why u must be dragged down a jetway to get on an Airbus or as to a Boeing. In fact i went on an A320 before, the ride was smooth, even through turbulence. Josh, i guarantee you, once you get on an Airbus, it will change your whole philosophy.
A. Warsama
DVA 1662
CRJ First Officer
Adam WarsamaFirst Officer, B757-200
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 18 2004 00:50 ET by Sander Jordans
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I know that Adam, It's just my opinion, I just never liked modern planes.
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DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 17 2004
Century Club
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL
163 legs, 437.6 hours
2 legs,
11.5 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
September 18 2004 04:38 ET by Sander Jordans
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And for all people who refer Airbus as "Scarebus" because of faulty designed features, have a look at the accident with a United 747-200 in the early 90's, because of a wrong designed electrical system for the cargo door, It bursted during the climb to cruise altitude and took a part of the fuselage with it killing 9 people on board. It's just the fact that there are no realy dangerous planes build anymore.
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DVA1879
First Officer, B737-800
Joined on September 09 2004
Northeastern United States
9 legs, 19.6 hours
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Posted onPost created on
September 18 2004 13:10 ET by Jimmy Sanders
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| I do have more of a sense of trust with Boeing. But I feel safe in any aircraft.
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!"
Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online
271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS
12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 07:54 ET by Gaston Doval
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Yay! Now Airbus, next stop... TUPOLEV! yay, here we go mother Russia! (LOL)
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!"
Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online
271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS
12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 14:52 ET by Gaston Doval
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Guys, I do not know what is the range of the B717, but it will surely be nice to have some coming into DVA, it should get the MD-88/90 out of short routes and can get 'em into longer one, I think that should help the company reduce costs. MD-88 is a GREAT plane, and I would really go into tears the day it's taken out of service, but a think it's to big to cover routes to Savannah or Jacksonville, and therefore B717 could take those 1-1.5hr routes and let the MD-88 have the longer routes. Dunno, it's my opinion. What do you think?
Gastón Doval - DVA1892
Proud Delta MD-88 First Officer
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DVA1008
Senior Captain, B757-200
Joined on December 14 2002
B757 100 Club
Everett 250 Club
50 State Club
Six Century Club
Online Six Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"Fly 'till the map turns blue"
Kokomo, IN
633 legs, 1,731.3 hours
613 legs,
1,689.9 hours online
212 legs,
792.3 hours ACARS
35 legs,
77.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 14:54 ET by Matt Young
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Delta doesn't own or operate any 717s.
Matt YoungSenior Captain, B757-200
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!"
Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online
271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS
12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 14:58 ET by Gaston Doval
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Hmmm... but, does it operate Airbus? Anyway, just a suggestion for real Delta that is getting some financial trouble
Thanks anyway, is the 717 a really good plane?
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DVA1008
Senior Captain, B757-200
Joined on December 14 2002
B757 100 Club
Everett 250 Club
50 State Club
Six Century Club
Online Six Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"Fly 'till the map turns blue"
Kokomo, IN
633 legs, 1,731.3 hours
613 legs,
1,689.9 hours online
212 legs,
792.3 hours ACARS
35 legs,
77.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 16:24 ET by Matt Young
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When you have no money, it's hard to pay for new planes. Here is the Delta fleet. http://www.delta.com/inside/investors/corp_info/fleet/index.jsp
Matt YoungSenior Captain, B757-200
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!"
Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online
271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS
12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
September 23 2004 16:52 ET by Gaston Doval
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Isn't it cheaper to buy the planes rather than having them LEASED!? Why DELTA!? Why!? *cries* Anyway, i've flown 3 times with Delta in real life..... 2 times in MD-88 (Miami - Orlando) and once in a Delta 767 rented to LAPA. I just fell in love with the real airline. I would like, put money (if I had, lol) to save the company from fitting into Chapter 11.
Anyway, thanks for the data!
Gaston Doval DVA1892
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