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DVA2863
Captain, B757-200
Joined on January 07 2006
Western United States
14 legs, 46.2 hours
2 legs,
2.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 18:48 ET by Ron Waite
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OK, being new to this awesome VA, I have a few questions.
1. Do I have to fly a certain number of hours per month?
2. Do I have to fly with online ATC (it does not bug me if I do, except not much other traffic in the air)
3. As a 757 pilot, I may only log flights using 757s?
4. If I have a route I want to fly, but another pilot is already flying it, can I still fly and log it?
5. Do I have to be very high ranking to choose equipment, or is it all automatically assigned?
Thanks. 
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DVA2614
Captain, MD-88
Joined on October 11 2005
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Pensacola, FL USA
71 legs, 130.7 hours
70 legs,
128.5 hours online
63 legs,
114.1 hours ACARS
2 legs,
5.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 19:00 ET by Vincent Carlo
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Hello Ron and Welcome to Delta Virtual
I'm sure you will love your time here. Please go to the Pilot Center/Document Library and download or open the Pilot's manual. After you've read the manual thoroughly, I'm sure you will find your answers. Then come back to the Water Cooler and feel free to ask any questions, you're unable to find the answers for.
Make sure you check out the DVA ACARS program. I think it will fit the style of flying you are seeking.
Good Luck !
Vincent CarloCaptain, MD-88
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DVA2548
Captain, B767-300
Joined on August 20 2005
"Step on the ball"
Stanhope, NJ USA
95 legs, 187.6 hours
76 legs,
134.2 hours online
87 legs,
171.6 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 19:06 ET by Trevor Sherba
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Very breif answers: 1:no 2:no 3:no 4:yes 5:no Although i gave you the answers, you should take vincent's advice and read through the manuals. You will get most of your answers from there. Have fun
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DVA544
Senior Captain, B727-200
Joined on October 24 2001
Online Century Club
Triple Century Club
Southeastern United States
329 legs, 661.4 hours
186 legs,
368.2 hours online
47 legs,
90.0 hours ACARS
7 legs,
22.1 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 19:07 ET by Joe DeGregorio
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Ron,
Welcome to DVA.
1. No you do not have to fly a pre determined amount of hours each month.
Please download and read the Pilots handbook from the document library..it will answer all of your questions that you have posted...it also discusses ranks and promotions as well...you may fly any route you want with the 757 as long as it can make the trip safely.it doesn't matter if someone is flying that same route or not.
I think after about 2 weeks here,you are going to see how we operate and be very happy here,you will also learn ALOT from the members here..
Again,
Welcome to DVA!!!
plz dont hesitate to ask a question here,no matter how complicated or foolish it may seem to you...we all have questions,and most here have an answer...welcome to the club med of VA's!! LOL
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DVA2253
Senior Captain, DC-8-61
COMM
Joined on April 01 2005
Everett 250 Club
Online Century Club
Eight Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
"I'd rather be flying!"
Church Hill, TN USA
862 legs, 1,344.5 hours
108 legs,
165.2 hours online
299 legs,
485.1 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 19:32 ET by George Lewis
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Welcome to DVA Ron. The only requirement is to log onto the website once every 90 days. Fly as little or as much as you like.
Online flights are not mandatory - they are optional.
As a 757 pilot, you can fly the 757 and any other airplane you are rated to fly - go to the Pilot Center and you will see at the top of the screen the types of airplanes you are "rated to fly" - you may PIREP with any of those.
The routes you fly must be Delta routes - see the December 2005 Flight Academy newsletter for an article by Matt Reamy on avoiding rejected pilot reports. You can find it in the Pilot Center, Document Library (along with the promotion manual and other important information to help you)
The promotion manual will answer the rank and choosing of equipment.
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DVA2863
Captain, B757-200
Joined on January 07 2006
Western United States
14 legs, 46.2 hours
2 legs,
2.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 19:57 ET by Ron Waite
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Thanks guys, I'll be sure to read the manuals and thanks for providing such an excellent atmosphere and expirience. 
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DVA1855
Senior Captain, B777-200
OLP
Joined on August 28 2004
50 State Club
Everett 250 Club
Kangaroo Club
Online Century Club
Quatercentenary Club
DVA Fleet Master
"Life Begins @ Vmc Life Ends @ Vne+1"
Philadelphia, PA
436 legs, 1,824.8 hours
113 legs,
445.8 hours online
297 legs,
1,208.2 hours ACARS
9 legs,
47.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 21:09 ET by Andrew Rogers
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darn I was too slow AGAIN! 
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DVA2724
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on December 04 2005
Million Mile Club
Seven Century Club
"Long Live the TRISTAR!!"
Concord, GA USA
714 legs, 3,467.6 hours
43 legs,
80.2 hours online
466 legs,
2,709.6 hours ACARS
5 legs dispatched, 26.7
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2006 21:47 ET by Ken Nesbitt
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Welcome Ron, make sure you treat that 757 well, she is a good one, but you know not as good as mine (sniff, sniff) haha have a great time here and don't be afraid to ask anyone for any help. CHEERS AND HAPPY FLYING!!!
Ken NesbittSenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA822
Senior Captain, B777-200
Joined on September 05 2002
Quincentenary Club
Million Mile Club
"I love the smell of jet fuel"
Northeastern United States
589 legs, 2,254.6 hours
47 legs,
112.9 hours online
97 legs,
400.7 hours ACARS
16 legs,
39.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 09 2006 20:50 ET by Trevor Fenimore
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Ron,
Welcome to DVA!
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