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DVA4111
Captain, MD-88
Joined on February 23 2007
Western United States
66 legs, 121.9 hours
34 legs,
70.5 hours online
29 legs,
46.8 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
October 18 2007 17:44 ET by Srdjan Savic
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hey guys i am not sure where to put this thread but anyway don't you think it would be nice if we get some points for flying for delta airlines like some way of being paid and then after getting enough points we could get a poster or something you know just nice way to say thank you guys for all long hours spend in front of comp getting this virtual airline number 1
Srdjan SavicCaptain, MD-88
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DVA4069
Senior Captain, B777-200
OLP
Joined on February 18 2007
Everett 250 Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
Six Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
"War Eagle!"
Southeastern United States
681 legs, 2,227.3 hours
478 legs,
1,098.5 hours online
607 legs,
1,936.8 hours ACARS
25 legs,
59.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 18 2007 18:25 ET by J.T. Coston
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since we are non profit I don't think there is any way that could happen. We have over 2,000 members and that would be a lot of posters. I don't think any of our staff members would want to foot the bill. I believe some other virtual airlines have done some virtual pay and it didn't turn out very well.
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DVA057
Senior Captain, B777-200
COMM
Joined on June 02 2002
Events Century Club
Six Century Club
Online Quintuple Century Club
Everett 500 Club
50 State Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
"We Are ... Penn State!"
Atlanta, GA USA
672 legs, 1,338.4 hours
531 legs,
1,076.4 hours online
392 legs,
786.1 hours ACARS
190 legs,
406.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 18 2007 18:47 ET by Terry Eshenour
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I believe that you may misunderstand our mission and "business" when you suggest receiving compensation from the real world operation that we emulate. Delta Virtual Airlines is a not-for-profit enterprise established to enhance pilot enjoyment through experience and knowledge. We are not affiliated with Delta Air Lines nor any other corporation. Our staff is made up entirely of volunteers receiving no compensation in any form.
The enterprise is "owned" by Global Virtual Airlines Group that receives voluntary contributions to pay for the direct operating expenses for it affiliates, DVA and AFV.
Personally, it is an honor and a privilege to be a part of and to serve this great community. I hope that all who call Delta Virtual Airlines home would also find that it is a privilege to be a part of and participate in our community.
I would add from recent experience in awarding a prize that we received as the airline with the highest points in "Battle of the Airlines" (BOTA), it is difficult to fairly administer the selection of a winner among 29 participants let alone 2,000 plus. We have a random selection process that required 5 attempts until the award was made. My point being, that when money or items of value, in this case PSS 757 software, enter our operation it creates a whole new level of administration responsibilities. Plus, we stand to open ourselves to being beholden to special interests. Our preference and one of the factors responsible for our success is the desire to be independent.
Terry EshenourSenior Captain, B777-200
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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
October 18 2007 18:58 ET by Luke Kolin
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To add to what Terry says, I think there is a form of compensation you get for being a member here in certain cases; it's what you learn and discover about yourself.
We have a lot of folks who join us who (by their own admission) don't know squat about aviation or airline procedures. They're willing to learn, and after a year or two (or six) they look back at what they have learned through the intervening years and they're quite amazed. They can do things that they never imagined they could, and learned new things about themselves. I love hearing those stories.
And while I'd personally love to make six figures out of GVA (because that's what a decent Java/C#/Database development team costs these days), I should mention that I've had a fantastic synergistic relationship between GVA and my day job. There are an awful lot of problems I face here that I've already solved as part of my job, and vice versa. That is a significant professional reward that I am very grateful for.
There are a lot of rewards here that may not be visible at first glance that you will appreciate far longer than a mug, poster or a hoodie.
Cheers!
Luke KolinSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA2750
Senior Captain, B757-200
Joined on December 17 2005
Online Quadruple Century Club
Six Century Club
"Roll Tide Roll"
Montgomery, AL USA
900 legs, 1,831.7 hours
818 legs,
1,580.2 hours online
804 legs,
1,594.9 hours ACARS
20 legs,
45.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 18 2007 19:27 ET by Derek Bradley
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| Friends who share the same hobbies, a vast amount of interesting knowledge, promotions to Senior Captains and beyond, and lots of fun..... That is pay enough for me.
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DVA3372
Captain, B757-200
Joined on July 23 2006
Everett 500 Club
Million Mile Club
Millennium Club
50 State Club
Online Seven Century Club
Globetrotter
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"Lost my son unexpectedly on 01/10/2012."
Tangier, VA USA
1,183 legs, 3,613.7 hours
712 legs,
2,177.3 hours online
911 legs,
2,690.6 hours ACARS
21 legs,
45.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 19 2007 10:45 ET by Danny McCready
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I came from another VA before I found out about DeltaVA that promotions came by the hours that was flown. I lacked @50 hours to be top of the promtion list. When I cam to DeltaVA, I find it more rewarding to have to "earn" the strpes. I know I am not the smartest cookie in the jar, but thanks for putting with me. And I have not flown anotherr hours for that VA. There is a great bunch of guys here. So do not fix anything that is not broken - keep DeltaVA like it is. Again thanks and God bless.
P.S. I just went over the 400 legss and was not mentioned. But hey, who is counting? LOL
Danny McCreadyCaptain, B757-200
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DVA4949
Captain, DC-6
E-MAIL
Joined on September 04 2007
"The Hemisphere Dancer"
Southeastern United States
92 legs, 119.2 hours
49 legs,
67.2 hours online
67 legs,
93.4 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
October 19 2007 10:53 ET by Chris Prine Jr.
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I think its also important that we do give thanks and if there where rewards should be awarded to our amazing senior staff that puts their time and invests so much as volunteers into making this the best of the best, I think the biggest reward for me will be when I get done with my PPL course and head on for more, but the first time I can roll my plane out of the gate online, and have the ATC say there goes another one of those amazing pilots at DVA, they are always so perfessional and such great flyers, it becomes a privalage, and an honor to carry on this flag, and show the online world just how great we are...
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DVA5004
First Officer, B737-800
Joined on September 14 2007
Eastern Canada
40 legs, 77.6 hours
12 legs,
28.1 hours online
30 legs,
61.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
October 19 2007 15:51 ET by Carlos Dacosta
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Chris has said it all,this is a great airline everyone is so helpful and dont forget its all free,charts,planes ACARS,tests,logs.so on and so on keep it up great job guys and thanks
Carlos DacostaFirst Officer, B737-800
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DVA1679
Senior Captain, A320
Joined on May 16 2004
Triple Century Club
Online Triple Century Club
"flightdeckproductions.com"
Utica, MI USA
322 legs, 620.4 hours
300 legs,
591.4 hours online
115 legs,
194.0 hours ACARS
5 legs,
11.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 20 2007 13:35 ET by Larry Foltran
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If anyone ever finds a VA that pays you for virtual flying...let me know! My wife would finally be a happy camper. LOL 
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DVA3196
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP, COMM
Joined on June 03 2006
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
Six Century Club
"pitchpowertrim.com"
Anderson, MO
619 legs, 1,093.4 hours
292 legs,
503.1 hours online
580 legs,
1,026.5 hours ACARS
89 legs,
191.0 hours event
236 legs dispatched, 110.1
hours
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Posted onPost created on
October 20 2007 13:47 ET by Michael Brown
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...so, wheres my $$$? 
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DVA1814
Captain, MD-88
Joined on July 30 2004
Century Club
Long Beach Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"Is that my Aircraft leaving without me!?"
Charlottesville, VA USA
197 legs, 308.2 hours
18 legs,
26.1 hours online
165 legs,
258.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
October 21 2007 18:01 ET by Benjamin Duva
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I'd like to take this time to add my two cents, i've only really started flying heavily over the past month and i've been getting better at what i do and it gives me great satisfaction. I joined because i wanted a good hobby not a form of compensation for what i do. I've come along way and will continue to do so no matter what!
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DVA3461
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on August 20 2006
Online Double Century Club
Quatercentenary Club
"Get er' Done!"
NY USA
486 legs, 1,296.8 hours
416 legs,
1,110.1 hours online
288 legs,
733.8 hours ACARS
33 legs,
87.0 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
October 21 2007 20:48 ET by Joshua Clement
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Very well stated Luke and Terry.
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