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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 03 2008 21:56 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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Hi there. I just got to Captain on the 738 (passed the exam with a 92%). What do I do now to become Captain? Also, Id like to get ratings in both the 752 and 763. What do I have to do from now to get there? If you need clarification, email me at tomcatpilot1@aol.com or AIM me at tomcatpilot1
Thank you for your time
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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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
March 03 2008 22:29 ET by Derek Bradley
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| They will update you to captain shortly. As for the 757 and 767, take their FO exams.
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 03 2008 23:10 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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Can I take both F/O Exams? I want to get onto both planes. Also, will I be able to fly all the planes I currently can, along with the 757 and/or 767? (MD-88/90, 737 series, A320 series, etc)?
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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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
March 03 2008 23:20 ET by Derek Bradley
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| You can take all the FO exams you want to. You never lose ratings unless you get in serious trouble or somebody screwed up and you weren't supposed to have the rating.
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DVA5547
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on February 07 2008
Event Half Century Club
Everett 500 Club
Million Mile Club
Nine Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Online Nine Century
Silver Spring, MD
995 legs, 2,805.8 hours
982 legs,
2,773.0 hours online
979 legs,
2,762.6 hours ACARS
97 legs,
262.8 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 11:43 ET by Riley Myers
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| The pilot promotion manual in the document library has all the info regarding ratings.
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 16:06 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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I took the FO Exams for the 763 and 752 and passed them both. What do I have to do now to be able to fly BOTH the 763 and 752. THey are my favortie planes and want to fly both of them "at the same time."
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA3266
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
"Stupid Hurts!"
Newport News, VA USA
103 legs, 161.4 hours
62 legs,
102.2 hours online
90 legs,
143.4 hours ACARS
1 legs,
1.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 16:46 ET by Steven Jones
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Nicholas, see the same document. http://www.deltava.org/library/AFV%20Promotion%20Guide.pdf
Steven JonesCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA3337
First Officer, B767-300
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
Online Century Club
"Master of the 737-700 and 737-800!"
Southeastern United States
133 legs, 348.3 hours
102 legs,
292.9 hours online
97 legs,
269.1 hours ACARS
26 legs,
108.4 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 17:17 ET by Steven Glass
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Take the check rides for both aircraft
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:18 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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Ive seen the promotion manual-and that is why I am asking on the forums. Its too confusing for me. As I said earlier, I took the FO Exams for the 763 and 752 and passed them both. What do I have to do now to be able to fly BOTH the 763 and 752. THey are my favortie planes and want to fly both of them "at the same time."
So, to accomplish this, should I select "Switch Equipment Programs" or "Request Additional Ratings" in the Pilot Center?
Once I can fly the 752 and 763, I should be done with getting ratings for a while, so I just need advise for a little bit more.
Also, you may AIM me at tomcatpilot1, whether I am online or not. Make sure, however, to tell me who you are so I dont block you!
Thank you, everyone, for your time and cooperation!
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA3266
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
"Stupid Hurts!"
Newport News, VA USA
103 legs, 161.4 hours
62 legs,
102.2 hours online
90 legs,
143.4 hours ACARS
1 legs,
1.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:28 ET by Steven Jones
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That depends, do you want to transfer to either of those programs? Or do you just want the ratings and stay in the 737 program?
Steven JonesCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA4965
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on September 07 2007
Online Quintuple Century Club
Million Mile Club
Millennium Club
Everett Millennium Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Saratoga Springs, UT USA
1,195 legs, 3,500.8 hours
566 legs,
825.5 hours online
1,174 legs,
3,437.6 hours ACARS
26 legs,
51.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:29 ET by Alan Cluff
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Request additioinal ratings and you will be sent a checkride notice with instructions. Practice the checkride a lot (I believe you can even use ACARS and check the training check box to get that valuable ACARS feedback) and then take the checkride using ACARS checking the checkride check box. Both the 752 and 763 checkrides are a lot of fun.
Alan CluffSenior Captain, B737-800
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:30 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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OK- I want to fly both the 763 and 752. I will probably fly the 752 more often. So, I guess I want to move into the 762 program, but still be able to fly the 763 as well.
*this response was to Steven Jones-Alan Cuff posted something a second before I posted this!
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA3266
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
"Stupid Hurts!"
Newport News, VA USA
103 legs, 161.4 hours
62 legs,
102.2 hours online
90 legs,
143.4 hours ACARS
1 legs,
1.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:39 ET by Steven Jones
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You can stay in the 737 program and click on Request Additional Ratings for both the 757 and 767. Once you pass the checkrides, you will have the ratings to fly both.
If you wish to tansfer to either of those programs, click on Switch Equipment Programs and specify which program you wish to move into. A checkride will be assigned, and when you pass, you will be a first officer in that program.
Steven JonesCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 04 2008 19:46 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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I want to fly the 752 primarily. So, I want to switch into the 752 program. At the same time, Id like to be able to fly the 763. What should my plan of action be?? I really want to get flying for DVA (With an airplane I like) underway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA3266
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
"Stupid Hurts!"
Newport News, VA USA
103 legs, 161.4 hours
62 legs,
102.2 hours online
90 legs,
143.4 hours ACARS
1 legs,
1.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 05 2008 05:54 ET by Steven Jones
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Like I said above, if you wish to transfer to the 757 program click on Switch Equipment Programs. You will be assigned a checkride. Once you pass the checkride, you will be a first officer in the 757 program. Then, when you have flown the requisite number of flights in the 757, you can then Request Additional Ratings for the 767. You will then be able to fly both.
Steven JonesCaptain, L-1011-100
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 05 2008 08:40 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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Thank you!
However, Im not sure Id be good on a checkride as I fly only Direct GPS flights and with my schoolwork and stuff, Im not sure I have the time to learn all the complex things about flying. Is there any way I can be allowed to fly the 752 and 763 without taking any checkrides?
Thanks
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA4965
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on September 07 2007
Online Quintuple Century Club
Million Mile Club
Millennium Club
Everett Millennium Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Saratoga Springs, UT USA
1,195 legs, 3,500.8 hours
566 legs,
825.5 hours online
1,174 legs,
3,437.6 hours ACARS
26 legs,
51.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 05 2008 09:04 ET by Alan Cluff
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From what I know about policy here at DVA you won't be able to gain those ratings without doing two things; using ACARS and flying a non direct (read SIDs and STARs with waypoints in between) route. I think one of the strengths of DVA is the rating and promotion system. You have to demonstrate a level of proficiency. It really doesn't take all that much time to learn terminal procedures and some of the details of flying a perscribed flight. I think it would give you a great sense of accomplishment to dig in and learn how to do it.
Alan CluffSenior Captain, B737-800
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DVA5396
Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on January 01 2008
"If it aint Boeing, I aint going!"
Northeastern United States
23 legs, 38.2 hours
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Posted onPost created on
March 05 2008 09:31 ET by Nicholas Birbilis
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How can I learn these things?
Nicholas BirbilisCaptain, B737-800
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DVA3266
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on June 23 2006
Century Club
"Stupid Hurts!"
Newport News, VA USA
103 legs, 161.4 hours
62 legs,
102.2 hours online
90 legs,
143.4 hours ACARS
1 legs,
1.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
March 05 2008 16:36 ET by Steven Jones
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I know that this is probably not the response that you are looking for, but... http://www.deltava.org/library/AFV%20Flight%20Encyclopedia.pdf
Steven JonesCaptain, L-1011-100
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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
March 05 2008 16:47 ET by Charly Azcue
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>>Is there any way I can be allowed to fly the 752 and 763 without taking any checkrides?
Simple answer --> No
As Steven told you start to read the Flight Encyclopedia then add this
http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/basic-nav-general.htm
You need to have a basic idea of what is a VOR approach to approve the 757 checkride.
Also practice several circuits with the plane, don't jump into the checkride with zero experience with the panel.
Regards
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