Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
06-12-2011, 02:09 PM
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Interesting indeed. Since new categories are open to all, the 330B in ATL could be a real wildcard. The computer function that lets you view the number of pilots with AEs senior to you is basically useless when there are so many senior people subject to mandatory displacements.
Those heartland boys better include a percentage in their bid or they could wind up commuting to reserve. Ouch.
Those heartland boys better include a percentage in their bid or they could wind up commuting to reserve. Ouch.
Look at NYC's 777 and 765 seats for an example.
06-12-2011, 02:13 PM
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Reality is, planes are packed, and people are paying. Frankly the run up at the pump is noticeable, but not as much as it was in 2007-08. We are used to 3.65 gas. Apple is still selling the I-pad at a record pace, and people are still finding money to spend. Fact is people are buying smaller houses and cars to keep their expendable income. Much like Europeans do!
06-12-2011, 03:22 PM
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More like people are stopping the payment of mortgages or simply walking away. The long term effects on this thought process will be devastating to the US economy.
06-12-2011, 03:55 PM
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The seeds of that devastation were sown throughout the last several decades regardless. But I think he's right in that the days of the whole country pursuing 3000+ sq ft homes and Suburbans and staying perpetually on maximum consumer debt are coming to an end. Self induced banker-political problems notwithstanding, we as a nation are slowly morphing into a more sustainable lifestyle mindset and thats a very good thing. Its still in our DNA to travel either way, so a more grounded fiscal foundation for the consumer over all will bode well for us, or at least less worse than the alternative (max debt until mass default, wash rinse repeat).
06-12-2011, 04:51 PM
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06-12-2011, 05:58 PM
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06-12-2011, 06:21 PM
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Hook, Look, Wiggle, Jiggle, 2,1 2 review.
06-12-2011, 06:28 PM
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06-12-2011, 06:30 PM
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06-12-2011, 06:47 PM
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How 'bout this one for the USN guys.
Tomcat spin recovery boldface (can't believe I still remember this):
"Stick - Forward, neutral lateral, lock harness.
Both Throttles - Idle
Rudder- Opposite turn needle/yaw.
If no recovery:
Stick - into Turn Needle.
If still no recovery:
Check Roll SAS - ON
Stick - Into and Aft turn needle
If recovery indicated:
Controls - neutralize
Recover at 17 units AOA
Thrust as required.
If flat spin verified by flat attitude, increasing yaw rate, increasing eyeball out G, lack of pitch and rolls rates:
Canopy - Jettison
RIO - Command Eject."
Try spitting that one out at the 5am mass brief.
(disclaimer-- It's been a while, I probably forgot a step. Sorry, SDO duty for me).
Cheers,
ImTumbleweed
"Afterburner is a great substitute for poor headwork"
Tomcat spin recovery boldface (can't believe I still remember this):
"Stick - Forward, neutral lateral, lock harness.
Both Throttles - Idle
Rudder- Opposite turn needle/yaw.
If no recovery:
Stick - into Turn Needle.
If still no recovery:
Check Roll SAS - ON
Stick - Into and Aft turn needle
If recovery indicated:
Controls - neutralize
Recover at 17 units AOA
Thrust as required.
If flat spin verified by flat attitude, increasing yaw rate, increasing eyeball out G, lack of pitch and rolls rates:
Canopy - Jettison
RIO - Command Eject."
Try spitting that one out at the 5am mass brief.
(disclaimer-- It's been a while, I probably forgot a step. Sorry, SDO duty for me).
Cheers,
ImTumbleweed
"Afterburner is a great substitute for poor headwork"
AP ON, NAV, VNAV, FMS - HOLD.
I'm happy for whoever own, I still don't like the Mavs owner.
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