I haven’t seen this aircraft lately. According to FlightAware, it last flew 1/13/2023 from LAS to DFW.
Is it still sitting in DFW? If so, Why?
So, I was reading about the LEAP VS. PW1000G, and aside from differences being one is geared, one isn’t, what are the main differences, and which one is better (and/or quieter)
Jump to postI am looking to fly on one out of ORD, but apparently they are not flying out of BNA or IND
Jump to postThat might be hard to do. I once flew NK PHL to DFW and was excited to see that the equipment was a neo, only to go to the airport and have it substituted for a ceo last minute. The neos do routinely come to ACY also. Well that’s a bummer. I was slated to fly BNA-TPA and back on one (two), but Spir...
Jump to postDoes anyone know what particular routes Spirit Airlines flies their A320Neo’s? I’m trying to get on 1 or 12. Thanks!!
Jump to postI appreciate all the information I have received here. As has been said, it takes dedication to do a trip like this from my region (STL would be my departure point). But it will be a cool trip nonetheless. Thanks You everyone for your responses. I will be sure to post a trip report when I finally do...
Jump to postI appreciate all the responses. I didn’t even think of FR24. And the price for TPE-FUK isn’t bad at all. I may start building a trip soon to go to TPE for a few days, then to FUK and who knows where after that.
Jump to postIt’s been a minute since I posted here, but I was wondering how I could catch a flight on the Badtz Maru A330-300. I don’t really fly much anymore, you’ll catch me on Amtrak before catching me on a flight. All I wanna do is take an out and back. Not looking to stay anywhere. I tried going to their w...
Jump to postHello All: The question is in the topic. When the 717s were with airTran, FL used Exxon/BP Turbo Oil 2197. (Now Eastman Turbo Oil 2197.) I don’t know what they put in the 737s. I only know what the 717s got because of the sticker on the cowling “USE ONLY EXXON TURBO OIL 2197” (on aircraft with the t...
Jump to postHello everyone, I recently did what I called a "Douglas Run" where I flew on at least 1 of the remaining Douglas jets in Delta's fleet. One of the flights was an A319 though. My legs were as follows 12/15/2017 1. STL-DTW - Boeing 717 (McDonnell Douglas MD-95) 2. DTW-ORD - Airbus A319 (Fres...
Jump to postHello All, I am genuinely curious as to where Delta's 717 pilots came from. Are they former/current MD-88/90 pilots, did they come from NW, or Legacy DL, or maybe even AirTran/Southwest? I am just wondering if they are type rated on the MD-88/MD-90, so they also went through the crash course (pardon...
Jump to postAccording to planespotters.net, whose data may not be completely-current on this type, virtually all 29 of the Saudi MD90s were sold to Aersale, and as a broad generalization because I wasn't going to count each frame, about 2/3 of them have been scrapped, with the rest stored at ROW. You can go to...
Jump to postI'm not sure if this belongs here or tech/ops, but I was wondering if DL purchased the ex-Saudi Arabian MD-90s to use for parts? It's obvious they don't fly them, but given the large fleet of 717s, they technically COULD fly them (717 pilots could fly them with the 717 Type Rating). But last I heard...
Jump to postI would love to see the BR725 on the B-52. Would the BR715 be too much oomph for them? The 725 has 16,100 while the 715 has 18.5-21k. The BR710-B3-40 with 16,000lbf would have been a great replacement of the JT8Ds on the DC-9s for Delta/Northwest. or even a BR715-A1-30 with 18.5k pounds (little more...
Jump to postOne cannot help but think that the Swissair MD11 accident would have benefited from a 3rd pilot to assist in what was an extremely difficult situation. Just because its legal does not mean its smart. Wouldn't have done a thing. There was nothing the crew could have really done about the fire, and a...
Jump to postOn an airTran flight out of MSY on a 717, I was in 27A, and I am used to the A/C shutting off just before engine start, but while the air was still blowing me from the Gasper vents, the left engine rumbled and motored for a bit and then started. I was amazed. Amazed because as it is, the BR715 requi...
Jump to postAs it currently stands, the BR715 is the only engine in the BR700 series of engines that is used commercially, and that is the Boeing 717. The BR710 is on the Gulfstream V and 550, and the BR725 is on the Gulfstream 650. Is the BR700, which is a fairly new engine (compared to the JT8D and V2500) alr...
Jump to postThings I really miss about the old site and would like to see brought back: Ability to quote multiple replies easily at the same time. Scroll over function for airport codes and airlines. Markers on replies you have already read when signed in. This was marked in yellow for new posts. Country Flags...
Jump to postDid United not use their contemporary bidding system for non-revs for the final flight of their 747? I figured once all seats had been booked, all non-revs would be boarded by their priority. Can someone correct me if I am wrong please. Thanks.
Jump to postI was thinking that they start the #2 engine first on their 737s, but can someone correct me if I am wrong?
Jump to postI just learned that my best friend has to have a scheduled C-Section because her baby refuses to turn head first. I'm a little scared, so can anybody tell me what to expect? How long her hospital stay will be? Should I be scared? Has anybody been through this?
Jump to postTime and Time again, It seems that I have allowed myself to be used by my "friends". There when they need me, but when they don't need me, they don't want to give me the time of day. It was like this before, and it changed to the point where I thought we had grown past that. Now, it is sta...
Jump to postThanks everyone for your informative responses. I didn't know how they connected the 2 start carts until I read this, and now I know the BR715 isn't the only engine that required this. I knew the JT8D could get going with one cart.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/spudsmac" class="quote" target="_blank">spudsmac</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>The 717 has a large fan so maybe it takes ...
Jump to postI thought the start times had more to do with the fact that the fan motors for about 10-15 seconds before fuel is switched on to cool the interior core to a temperature suitable for the engine. I thought it was built in to the FADEC, so that even if <acronym title="Aerolineas Internacionales SA de C...
Jump to postI heard rumors, and never saw it in action, but is it true that when AirTran FIRST got the 717s, and they were having APU issues, they had to use TWO of the start-carts for the JT8Ds just to get the spools turning for the BR715, or is that a hogwash rumor. I only saw new looking start carts in <acro...
Jump to postI was wondering: Wouldn't it be beneficial (albeit expensive) to have a controlled rapid decompression during flight attendant training classes, so flight attendants can know EXACTLY what it feels like, and how to react. I know they train and train, but nobody really knows what to expect until it ha...
Jump to postFrom my understanding, <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> did this on purpose, and Qatar sent an A380 on purpose trying to upstage <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>. I don't know exactly what happened, but out of all the gates in <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfiel...
Jump to postFunny, but it kind of irked me when he referred to the 717s being destined for the scrapyard. Hell, the oldest 717 will be 17 in September. Makes me feel old when I flew on the first 717 when it was 4 months old, but still, it has tons of life left before it goes to the scrap yard. IIRC, all 156 pro...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/zckls04" class="quote" target="_blank">zckls04</a> (<a href="#63" class="quote">Reply 63</a>):<br/><i>Thought experiment. If 300 people said the...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Tugger" class="quote" target="_blank">Tugger</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i> You do know it is known as "the silent servic...
Jump to postMS is one of the latest states to say they will "throw it away" when they get the letter. Gov. Phil Bryant is allowing counties and cities decide for themselves. That's the way it should be. Majority rules is how it should be. If 300 say no to the directive and 2 say yes, there is no reason to allow...
Jump to postI'm not tall or "big-boned", but I have some medical problems, which those alone would DQ me, but I would like to serve on a submarine.
Jump to postI am curious as to what it is like to serve on board a United States Nuclear Submarine. I attended the commissioning of the USS Mississippi in Pascagoula, <acronym title="Egyptair">MS</acronym> (My hometown) on June 2, 2012, and I was amazed at the size of that beast. In pictures, I had always imagi...
Jump to post<a href="http://www.webforjetset.com/BOEING_727_EXECUTIVE_avtrgrisrouge_FOR_SALE/BOEING_727_EXECUTIVE_VIP_FOR_SALE.htm" target="_blank">http://www.webforjetset.com/BOEING_7...ING_727_EXECUTIVE_VIP_FOR_SALE.htm</a> Donald Trump's former 727 is up for grabs, and it sure looks nice. Low hours on the ai...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/wjcandee" class="quote" target="_blank">wjcandee</a> (<a href="#76" class="quote">Reply 76</a>):<br/><i> The md80s is just as easy, if not more ...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/skymiler" class="quote" target="_blank">skymiler</a> (<a href="#30" class="quote">Reply 30</a>):<br/><i>Question. Is the "exit" shown in the mid...
Jump to postSorry, but "Bye Bye" can mean many things. It can be malevolent or benevolent. That having been said, it's still in bad taste. Now, "Have a nice flight." would have been a much better thing to write if it was benevolent. However, <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> followed procedure...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/superjeff" class="quote" target="_blank">superjeff</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>Valujet's DC9's were, in fact, ancient...
Jump to postWhat about the Delta MD-88s? I've seen a few photos at night where the lighting is Blue/Purple. Is it like that during the daytime as well? or did they do some kind of retrofit where they can change it from White/Indigo?
Jump to postBack in the 1990s, we all saw a plethora of Start-ups, (e.g. Valujet, Kiwi, Legend) pluck old planes from the desert, and in the case of Legend, refurbish them, and stick them back in the air. Not one of those start-ups I mention exist anymore. Granted, Valujet continued to exist wearing new clothes...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/maxpower1954" class="quote" target="_blank">maxpower1954</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i>No, it wouldn't happen for a myria...
Jump to postI have been looking at photos of the DC-9, and it just got my memory surfing. I still remember my very first DC-9 flight, which took place on July 24, 1999 from KGPT-KHOU on <acronym title="Trieste - Ronchi dei Legionari (Friuli Venezia Giulia / Pietro Savorgnan di Brazza) (TRS / LIPQ), Italy">TRS</...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Deltal1011man" class="quote" target="_blank">Deltal1011man</a> (<a href="#21" class="quote">Reply 21</a>):<br/><i>since we don't know the cool d...
Jump to postI've lately been looking at photos of the Lockheed Constellation, and was wondering what it would look like, or if it would even work out with Turbofan engines? If turbofans were able to fit on it, what would y'all imagine would be fitted with it. CFM Leap, GENx, BR715, CF34-10E, or even LF507? I im...
Jump to postSo where will this put the amount of 717s DL will have. 88 + 3 Ex-Blue1 = 91. How many of the Ex-YX birds are they getting?
Jump to postI've heard and read that the new Sky Interior cannot be fitted to the 737NG that were not delivered with them. Why Not? If the airplane were completely gutted, Could an airline install the sky interior at that point. I know it couldn't be installed just by changing out the overhead bins, but I figur...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/atct" class="quote" target="_blank">atct</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>Is there still a Mexican Restaurant in the (old) t...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/wjcandee" class="quote" target="_blank">wjcandee</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i>ValuJet wanted <acronym title="Northwest...
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