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Delta Virtual Airlines 2009 Program Changes |
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 01 2009 17:05 ET by George Lewis
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Delta Virtual Airlines 2009 Program Changes
Some program changes will be made early in the New Year at Delta Virtual Airlines. Most of the program changes will occur immediately, while others will be in the weeks ahead. Changes not implemented today will be individually announced.
Stage 1 Changes
CRJ-200 Program
The CRJ and other stage 1 jet ratings, which are the BAE-146, CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, DO-328, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, F100 and F70, will no longer be given out to pilots not hired into the CRJ program.
Pilots currently holding these ratings (which should be everyone except new hires from this point forward) will not lose them and continue to fly flights in these aircraft.
To obtain these ratings, pilots will need to apply for ratings in the same manner that ratings are applied for in the Stage 2, 3 and 4 programs.
Those wishing to transfer to the CRJ program will be required to pass the CRJ first officer exam and a check ride, unless you were originally hired into the CRJ program.
Stage 2 Changes
Airbus 320 program
Delta Virtual Airlines will be creating an Airbus A320 program this month. It will be stage 2 and the A318, A319 and A321 ratings will come with the A320. These ratings will be removed from the B738 program. Anyone currently possessing these ratings will not lose them.
Anyone wishing to transfer into the A320 program when it becomes active will be required to pass the A320 First Officer exam and a check ride.
Stage 3 changes
DC-6 Program
The DC-6 program moves to Stage 3.
The DC-6 Aircraft Operations Manual (AOM) is available in the Document Library. The DC-6 Exam has been modified to conform to the new AOM and should be used as a study guide for the exam.
The DC-6 program gains additional ratings – the Convair 340/440. If you are currently in the DC-6 program, you will gain these ratings automatically when we add them. If you are not in the DC-6 program but have the DC-6 rating, create a Help Desk issue to be given the new rating. (It may be a couple of days before this takes effect) Those who earn the DC-6 rating in the future will get these additional ratings when they pass the DC-6 check ride.
The DC-6 rating includes these additional ratings: Constellation, CV-340, CV-440, DC-3, DC-7, L-10
Stage 4 changes
Boeing 747-400 program
Delta Virtual Airlines will be creating a Boeing 747-400 (B744) program this month. It will be stage 4 and will include the B741, B742 and B743 ratings. The B747 ratings will be removed from the other programs that offer it as a secondary rating. If you already have a 747 rating, you will not lose it.
Anyone wishing to transfer into the B744 program when it becomes active will be required to pass the B744 First Officer exam and a check ride.
We are currently beta testing a fleet installer for the Boeing 747 series. It will be available in the Fleet Library soon.
George Lewis
Vice President of Operations
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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 01 2009 17:06 ET by George Lewis
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It should be noted that although it states the DC-6 AOM is now available, it will actually be available later today... finishing up some last minute stuff on it.
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!" Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online 271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS 12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 01 2009 17:27 ET by Gaston Doval
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Hi George,
Thank you for streamlining the processes and separating every program!
Quick question, will there be an A330 program for ex-NWA ops?
Thanks!
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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 01 2009 17:32 ET by George Lewis
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At the moment, the changes announced are the only ones on the drawing board... this is not to say we wouldn't consider things such as this. Probably best to shoot me with an email about it and I'll bring it up with senior staff at our next meeting.
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DVA3851
Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on December 28 2006
Double Century Club
"It's always sunny above the clouds" New York, NY USA
299 legs, 1,199.4 hours
31 legs,
71.6 hours online 268 legs,
1,125.5 hours ACARS 4 legs,
6.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 01 2009 18:01 ET by Nicholas Harding
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So if someone already has the 747 rating and wants to switch to the 744 program, they will still have to take the checkride and exam?
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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 01 2009 18:20 ET by George Lewis
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Yes, that is correct.
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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 01 2009 20:20 ET by George Lewis
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The DC-6 AOM is now available for download in the Document Library
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DVA2214
Captain, A330-300
OLP E-MAIL
Joined on March 25 2005
50 State Club
Everett 500 Club
Globetrotter
White Knuckles Club
Million Mile Club
Millennium Club
US Capital Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"One takeoff and landing at a time" Tampa, FL
1,124 legs, 2,777.2 hours
35 legs,
61.3 hours online 1,005 legs,
2,492.2 hours ACARS 1,153 legs, 2,869.7 hours total 111 legs dispatched, 90.7
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 01 2009 22:39 ET by Anthony Katosh
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Looks good thanks for the hard work!
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DVA5223
Captain, B747-400
E-MAIL
Joined on November 16 2007
Online Double Century Club
Triple Century Club
"BirdMan" New York, NY USA
355 legs, 991.9 hours
293 legs,
866.6 hours online 288 legs,
831.2 hours ACARS 195 legs,
514.3 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 01 2009 22:52 ET by Faisal Nahian
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I'm now the captain of 777 and have the rating for 747 but if I wish to become a 747 captain and want to transfer do I need to take checkride? or I'm getting a promotion for it since already got the rating in my pocket.
Faisal NahianCaptain, B747-400
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DVA3749
Senior Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 24 2006
Three Million Mile Club
Everett Millennium Club
Panda Club
Flying Colonel
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
Online Fifteen Century
"Delta Chop" Milwaukee, WI USA
1,598 legs, 7,139.2 hours
1,527 legs,
6,895.2 hours online 1,348 legs,
6,154.1 hours ACARS 5 legs,
10.4 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 01 2009 23:05 ET by Ryan Schmidt
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Anyone wishing to transfer into the B744 program when it becomes active will be required to pass the B744 First Officer exam and a check ride.
Ryan SchmidtSenior Captain, B737-800
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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 01 2009 23:23 ET by George Lewis
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Faisal, you'll have to pass the FO exam and checkride. Good thing is, you can continue to fly the B744 with the rating, but everybody going into the program will have to do it - even me...
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DVA1651
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on April 25 2004
Everett 250 Club
50 State Club
Globetrotter
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Million Mile Club
Eight Century Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
"DAL1651 heavy is type MD-11, ready for blastoff" Nashville, TN
879 legs, 3,275.4 hours
436 legs,
1,621.5 hours online 626 legs,
2,413.4 hours ACARS 28 legs,
89.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 03:40 ET by James Marshall
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So stoked about the 747 program!! Thanks guys!
James MarshallSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA3952
Captain, MD-88
Joined on September 07 2006
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
"Airbus, Mcdonnell Douglas" Chicago, IL USA
85 legs, 161.3 hours
51 legs,
106.0 hours online 77 legs,
141.3 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 13:03 ET by Alex Jevdic
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I'm glad to hear that the A320 program is coming to DVA.
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DVA4688
Captain, B777-200
Joined on July 09 2007
50 State Club
Million Mile Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
Quincentenary Club
"Connecting Families all over the World!" Kissimmee, FL
588 legs, 2,645.7 hours
488 legs,
2,352.8 hours online 557 legs,
2,563.9 hours ACARS 7 legs,
38.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 14:15 ET by Giovanni Tarrats
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About the new changes and new programs... is the staff receiving resumes for CP's and ACP's? If so, who would you have to email?
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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 02 2009 14:38 ET by George Lewis
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If a CP or ACP opening becomes available, it will be posted. Our policy is to advertise to staff first, then to the public.
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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 02 2009 14:39 ET by George Lewis
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Ok, the Convair 340 and 440 ratings have been added to the system. Those in the DC-6 program currently have received the ratings automatically. Anyone else, you will need to create a Help Desk issue to get them, and you must already have the DC-6 rating.
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DVA4410
Captain, A320
Joined on May 05 2007
Double Century Club
50 State Club
"I don't belong on the ground" Hollywood, FL USA
224 legs, 588.8 hours
73 legs,
225.9 hours online 206 legs,
537.3 hours ACARS 2 legs,
2.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 14:58 ET by Devin Davis
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Does this mean the Fleet Library will be gettin the A320 Delta Colors and the 747-400?
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!" Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online 271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS 12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 14:58 ET by Gaston Doval
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The 747-400 is already in testing stages at this time. The Airbus A320, I still don't know.
Cheers!
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DVA5046
Captain, DC-8-61
OLP
Joined on July 17 2007
Century Club
"Gears are useful-when you use them." Markham, ON Canada
191 legs, 466.8 hours
52 legs,
123.4 hours online 163 legs,
390.2 hours ACARS 10 legs,
38.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 15:02 ET by Bryon Lee
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Will there be a post when the new 747 is in the fleet library?
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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on September 13 2004
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Eurocap Club
Online Triple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
Quatercentenary Club
Everett Century Club
"Fly Douglas Jets!" Buenos Aires AR
460 legs, 1,384.1 hours
336 legs,
1,086.5 hours online 271 legs,
726.6 hours ACARS 12 legs,
24.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 15:04 ET by Gaston Doval
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Yes, as George has already commented on another thread - the 744 is already on fuel consumption testing (profiling) - and it will be notified to pilots that the 744 in DL colors is available for download.
Cheers!
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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 02 2009 16:15 ET by George Lewis
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The B744 is nearly completed. The A320, I can assume there will be DL colors, yes. I haven't started testing this one yet.
FYI, the CRJ stage 1 checkride/FO exam is now active.
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DVA2996
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
OLP
Joined on January 06 2006
50 State Club
Globetrotter
Online Quadruple Century Club
DVA Fleet Master
US Mountaineer Club
Event Half Century Club
Three Million Mile Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Tri-Millennium Club
Toulouse Millennium Club
US Coastal Club
Montréal, QC Canada
3,252 legs, 7,983.3 hours
496 legs,
1,363.6 hours online 3,153 legs,
7,595.4 hours ACARS 55 legs,
151.2 hours event 39 legs dispatched, 92.9
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 19:44 ET by Matthew Gervais
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George How is the selection of CPs to those programs going to work?
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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 02 2009 20:39 ET by George Lewis
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An announcement of the new CPs will be made tomorrow, I believe
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DVA3294
Captain, B767-300
Joined on July 02 2006
Online Double Century Club
Quatercentenary Club
"Failure is not an option" Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
446 legs, 854.1 hours
266 legs,
409.6 hours online 13 legs,
16.4 hours ACARS 33 legs,
60.1 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 02 2009 21:23 ET by Ryan Nicolay
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Oh man a 747 program!! Count me in!
Ryan NicolayCaptain, B767-300
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DVA3677
Captain, A330-300
Joined on November 01 2006
50 State Club
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
White Pearl Accomplishment
Everett 250 Club
Pacific Rim Club
Nine Century Club
Winston-Salem, NC USA
913 legs, 1,909.9 hours
2 legs,
2.7 hours online 912 legs,
1,909.4 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 03 2009 10:51 ET by Walter Kagarice
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will there be a new pilots promotion manual coming out soon i am in 738 program would like to try for dc6 promgram
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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 03 2009 11:07 ET by George Lewis
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Yes, there will be a new pilots manual - we're combining the promotions guide and the pilots manual and updated it quite a bit. I don't have a date it'll be published, but not much longer...
the good news is, with the DC-6 now stage 3, you can get to it from the B738 - just download the DC-6 AOM, read it over (and the Flight Encyclopedia), pass the FO exam, then apply for a check ride. I suggest taking the airplane up and work through the procedures a few times offline while pausing, getting them down, etc. You'll enjoy the bird I am sure
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DVA3677
Captain, A330-300
Joined on November 01 2006
50 State Club
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
White Pearl Accomplishment
Everett 250 Club
Pacific Rim Club
Nine Century Club
Winston-Salem, NC USA
913 legs, 1,909.9 hours
2 legs,
2.7 hours online 912 legs,
1,909.4 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 03 2009 12:10 ET by Walter Kagarice
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i already did really like it cause you have to fly it its good plane
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DVA6760
Captain, MD-88
Joined on December 16 2008
Online Double Century Club
Triple Century Club
Southeastern United States
336 legs, 1,065.8 hours
272 legs,
845.6 hours online 257 legs,
778.1 hours ACARS 39 legs,
119.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 04 2009 21:24 ET by Jonathan Mitchell
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PLZ tell me for the 747 CR doesnt have to be the fleet installer and can be the most realistc PMDG 747-400.
Jonathan MitchellCaptain, MD-88
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DVA1651
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on April 25 2004
Everett 250 Club
50 State Club
Globetrotter
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Million Mile Club
Eight Century Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
"DAL1651 heavy is type MD-11, ready for blastoff" Nashville, TN
879 legs, 3,275.4 hours
436 legs,
1,621.5 hours online 626 legs,
2,413.4 hours ACARS 28 legs,
89.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 04 2009 22:03 ET by James Marshall
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Yeah, you can use any model Jonathan. I'll be using the PMDG too.
James MarshallSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA2784
Senior Captain, B777-200
OLP, COMM, 737-ATP
Joined on January 01 2006
50 State Club
Globetrotter
Online Double Century Club
Quad-Jet Quartermaster
US Mountaineer Club
Everett 1500 Club
Bi-Millennium Club
US Coastal Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Four Million Mile Club
"The PAST...learn from it or repeat it." Highland Home, AL USA
2,297 legs, 9,670.9 hours
243 legs,
873.7 hours online 2,024 legs,
8,459.1 hours ACARS 22 legs,
51.7 hours event 0 legs dispatched, 0.5
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 04 2009 22:08 ET by Rob Morgan
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Jonathan,
That decision has not been made yet. We have to see what the ACARS data collection on the PMDG is. If we see everything we need, we'll allow the PMDG. We are hoping this will be the case.
Rob Morgan
Chief Pilot B744
Rob MorganSenior Captain, B777-200
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 04 2009 22:09 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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George when will there be a fleet DC6 for FSX?
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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 04 2009 23:39 ET by George Lewis
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Probably, Trevor, but not at the moment... we've got some other stuff we need to get taken care of first...
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 04 2009 23:50 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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I understand. Looking forward to it.
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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 04 2009 23:54 ET by George Lewis
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Sorry, misread your question - you said "when" not "will" sorry - yes, there will be... there, I feel better that I got that straight 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 04 2009 23:55 ET by George Lewis
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geez, you can tell I'm tired... I give up for tonight
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DVA1651
Senior Captain, MD-11
Joined on April 25 2004
Everett 250 Club
50 State Club
Globetrotter
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Million Mile Club
Eight Century Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
White Pearl Accomplishment
"DAL1651 heavy is type MD-11, ready for blastoff" Nashville, TN
879 legs, 3,275.4 hours
436 legs,
1,621.5 hours online 626 legs,
2,413.4 hours ACARS 28 legs,
89.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 05 2009 01:18 ET by James Marshall
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LOL George!
Sorry Rob, and Jonathan. I didn't realize so much went into it.
James MarshallSenior Captain, MD-11
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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 05 2009 09:07 ET by George Lewis
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Ok, now that I have gotten proper crew rest, I'll take another stab at it - When we get some of these other pressings issues off of our plate, we'll look into the DC-6 for FSX and get it added. If you find an FSX DC-6, you are more than welcome to fly it of course (if you have the rating)
Yeah James, right now the focus is on getting the fleet bird tested out and released, AOM updated, exam questions, check ride, etc., open up the program. Until then, you may see "silence" but that is just because we're busy
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 05 2009 11:40 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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LOL George.
I understood what you meant.
Im thinking I may get my hands greasy with a more historic DVA program, like the DC-6.
Of course I won't be able to until the fleet plane works with FSX, but im in no hurry.
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DVA4890
Captain, B747-400
OLP
Joined on August 22 2007
Million Mile Club
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
Millennium Club
"Jesus is my co-pilot" McDonough, GA USA
1,022 legs, 3,005.6 hours
330 legs,
1,101.7 hours online 948 legs,
2,807.1 hours ACARS 59 legs,
156.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 05 2009 15:18 ET by Mark Fetters
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Trevor i think the fleet works for FSX or there is a free one out there that works
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DVA1788
Captain, B737-800
Joined on July 17 2004
Century Club
50 State Club
B737 50 Club
US Capital Club
DVA Twenty-Year Anniversary
Vista, CA USA
159 legs, 180.2 hours
10 legs,
14.8 hours online 154 legs,
174.0 hours ACARS 178 legs, 200.9 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
January 05 2009 22:12 ET by David Sybiak
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Look what just showed up on Avsim recently....
http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?CatID=fsxac&DLID=132732
This bird is ok... would probably need a lot of tweaking to be up to fleet installer standards.
Blue Skies,
-Dave
David SybiakCaptain, B737-800
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 06 2009 01:29 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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The Fleet DC6 does in fact work fine in FSX, alot gauges are not compatible (upwards or 25), but other than that, it is virtually flawless.
No texture problems or anything obvious.
The model of the DC-6 above is superb, but the sounds and panel are terrible.
It has a Virtual cockpit, which is lacking but can be modified to look decent.
It also comes with a Delta "Airline of the South" livery which looks outstanding.
Overall it is a work-in-progress package.
A merger of these two aircraft would produce an outstanding package.
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DVA6534
Senior Captain, B747-400
OLP
Joined on October 19 2008
50 State Club
Online Triple Century Club
Quincentenary Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Everett 250 Club
Cleveland, OH USA
576 legs, 1,329.4 hours
377 legs,
879.4 hours online 570 legs,
1,318.5 hours ACARS 36 legs,
87.6 hours event 30 legs dispatched, 40.9
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2009 12:22 ET by John DeBarr
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Wow what great news.. i leave for 2 weeks.. all kinds of cool new stuff.. glad I got that DC6 rating back in the day.. what a great plane. Cant wait to read the manual. ]
John DeBarrSenior Captain, B747-400
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DVA6760
Captain, MD-88
Joined on December 16 2008
Online Double Century Club
Triple Century Club
Southeastern United States
336 legs, 1,065.8 hours
272 legs,
845.6 hours online 257 legs,
778.1 hours ACARS 39 legs,
119.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 08 2009 23:01 ET by Jonathan Mitchell
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cant we use the same manual as the Air France ones? just make a few english changes?
Jonathan MitchellCaptain, MD-88
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DVA5544
Captain, A320
Joined on February 07 2008
"I'm at a 15° chin-up attitude." Spiez, Bern Schweiz
34 legs, 58.3 hours
24 legs,
34.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 11 2009 13:09 ET by Alexander Kolb
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Oh no...Another checkride for me to do? I *must* join the A320 programme, but I just can't do checkrides...I either crash, get disconnected, or forget how to turn off the autopilot on approach...
Alexander KolbCaptain, A320
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DVA6760
Captain, MD-88
Joined on December 16 2008
Online Double Century Club
Triple Century Club
Southeastern United States
336 legs, 1,065.8 hours
272 legs,
845.6 hours online 257 legs,
778.1 hours ACARS 39 legs,
119.5 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 14 2009 17:29 ET by Jonathan Mitchell
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whats the progress on the 747 program?
Jonathan MitchellCaptain, MD-88
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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 16 2009 23:27 ET by George Lewis
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The AOM is pretty much complete, doing a review of it. Probably another week or so.
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DVA3037
Captain, B757-200
Joined on April 08 2006
Century Club
Online Century Club
"I'd rather be flyin'!" Orange Park, FL USA
189 legs, 451.8 hours
168 legs,
399.4 hours online 49 legs,
131.1 hours ACARS 51 legs,
141.1 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 17 2009 01:45 ET by Timothy Arvin
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If we are in stage 3 already, how can one fly the Airbus a320? Please let me know, I love that aircraft.
Timothy ArvinCaptain, B757-200
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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 17 2009 06:15 ET by George Lewis
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The A320 rating currently comes with the B738... in a week or two, when the program becomes active, you will only be ablle to get the rating from the A320 program. Both are stage 2.
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DVA3037
Captain, B757-200
Joined on April 08 2006
Century Club
Online Century Club
"I'd rather be flyin'!" Orange Park, FL USA
189 legs, 451.8 hours
168 legs,
399.4 hours online 49 legs,
131.1 hours ACARS 51 legs,
141.1 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 17 2009 09:04 ET by Timothy Arvin
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Ok Im a bit confused, are you saying I won't be eligible to fly the A320?
Timothy ArvinCaptain, B757-200
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DVA4890
Captain, B747-400
OLP
Joined on August 22 2007
Million Mile Club
Online Double Century Club
50 State Club
Millennium Club
"Jesus is my co-pilot" McDonough, GA USA
1,022 legs, 3,005.6 hours
330 legs,
1,101.7 hours online 948 legs,
2,807.1 hours ACARS 59 legs,
156.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 17 2009 10:40 ET by Mark Fetters
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if you have the rating Timothy you can still fly the plane but you will have to take the FO test and pass a CR to join the program
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DVA3037
Captain, B757-200
Joined on April 08 2006
Century Club
Online Century Club
"I'd rather be flyin'!" Orange Park, FL USA
189 legs, 451.8 hours
168 legs,
399.4 hours online 49 legs,
131.1 hours ACARS 51 legs,
141.1 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 17 2009 10:45 ET by Timothy Arvin
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OK Thanks for the speedy response guys! DVA is the BEST!
Timothy ArvinCaptain, B757-200
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 19 2009 13:59 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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Whats the progress on the DC-6 program?
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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
2,241 legs, 8,967.3 hours
240 legs,
553.9 hours online 1,899 legs,
7,760.4 hours ACARS 75 legs,
196.3 hours event 2,277 legs, 9,102.2 hours total 91 legs dispatched, 66.4
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 19 2009 14:12 ET by Luke Kolin
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The DC-6 for FSX is probably going to wait until the 747s and the A320 are done. There's nothing stopping you from using your favorite FSX DC-6.
Cheers!
Luke KolinSenior Captain, MD-11
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 19 2009 15:26 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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I mean the program(checkride, exam), not the fleet plane.
I already have a good FSX DC-6 im working on...
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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 19 2009 18:01 ET by George Lewis
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The DC-6 is up and running - it is Stage 3 - there's an AOM out, an exam and a check ride...
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 20 2009 03:05 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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Thats strange I don't see it in my Pilot Center...
Remind me how I clear my Cache again? That might be the problem.
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DVA5544
Captain, A320
Joined on February 07 2008
"I'm at a 15° chin-up attitude." Spiez, Bern Schweiz
34 legs, 58.3 hours
24 legs,
34.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 20 2009 03:40 ET by Alexander Kolb
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Luke, don't we already have an A320 for FSX? Or does AFVA hold that under separate license then us? I'd think all we'd need to do is throw in a DAL repaint?
And Trevor, you reminded me of something. Are we going to add in the ERJ-175 rating at any time?
Alexander KolbCaptain, A320
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DVA6659
Captain, B737-800
Joined on November 22 2008
"Long live the Jungle Jets" Atlanta, GA USA
61 legs, 116.1 hours
58 legs,
111.7 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 20 2009 13:33 ET by Trevor Schmidt
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I would be glad to help out anyway that I can toward an E175 program.
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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 20 2009 22:36 ET by George Lewis
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Trevor, if you still are having issues, create a helpdesk issue and we'll look into it.
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