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DVA8060
First Officer, B737-800
Joined on December 06 2009
B757 100 Club
Online Double Century Club
Everett 250 Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Swindon, UK
347 legs, 998.9 hours
280 legs,
861.5 hours online 343 legs,
986.8 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
November 20 2011 19:27 ET by Jamie Moss
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After today completing my 105th flight in the 757, the time has arrived for me to move on, I've loved every minute of my time in the rocket but today I finally purchased the PMDG 747-400 and will with a mixture of sadness and excitement be applying to transfer into the 747 program, I know I'm still able to fly the rocket however my preferred method is to master one type rather than do multiple types, I love the 757 but for me the "Queen" has always had a place within me and to learn this aircraft will take a fair amount of time and effort as for me it's not enough to just fly, I have to earn my 4 stripes, especially as I intend flying online with her.
I feel with the 757, although I still enjoy flying her, I've mastered most of the aspects to the point where I dont even need the checklist now, in many ways it's great to be able to jump in and go and it's a good way of building flight legs, hoewever to be a captain(I know I need to be a f/o first) in the 747 for me is the pinnacle so that is another reason for wanting to switch at this time.
I also will be moving hubs from Atlanta up to JFK just as I did from MSP to KATL when I moved from A320-757
Anyway sorry if this seems like a letter of resignation but I guess I just wanted to share my experiences with you fantastic pilots.
PS any help with my PMDG training(how many manuals!!) would be greatly appreciated
Jamie MossFirst Officer, B737-800
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DVA8149
Captain, B767-300
OLP
Joined on September 15 2009
50 State Club
Everett 250 Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Piranha Club
US Capital Club
"Whatever you do, do with excellence" Miamisburg, OH USA
333 legs, 1,045.3 hours
5 legs,
9.5 hours online 333 legs,
1,045.3 hours ACARS 2 legs,
4.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
November 20 2011 19:52 ET by Joe Smith
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Good luck in you pursuit of the "Queen".
Joe SmithCaptain, B767-300
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DVA5929
Senior Captain, B747-400
OLP
Joined on May 10 2008
Million Mile Club
Online Quadruple Century Club
Everett 500 Club
Globetrotter
Six Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
"It's buried under a big W!" TX USA
651 legs, 3,806.1 hours
472 legs,
2,922.9 hours online 565 legs,
3,319.5 hours ACARS 8 legs,
18.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
November 20 2011 20:04 ET by Nicholas Carpenter
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I've just moved you into the program Jamie. Welcome aboard!
The 747 truly is the top of the ladder and I guarantee that you will enjoy every minute flying the Queen. If you ever have any questions feel free to shoot me an email.
Once again welcome to the program!
Nicholas CarpenterSenior Captain, B747-400
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DVA9544
Senior Captain, B737-800
OLP
Joined on February 26 2011
Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Everett Century Club
"Always Upwind and Downwind" Hergiswil, Nidwalden Switzerland
151 legs, 246.8 hours
64 legs,
112.2 hours online 151 legs,
246.8 hours ACARS 7 legs,
12.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
November 20 2011 23:25 ET by Stephan Faessler
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good luck with that heavy ;-)
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DVA8060
First Officer, B737-800
Joined on December 06 2009
B757 100 Club
Online Double Century Club
Everett 250 Club
Triple Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Swindon, UK
347 legs, 998.9 hours
280 legs,
861.5 hours online 343 legs,
986.8 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
November 21 2011 02:45 ET by Jamie Moss
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Thank you guys, yes indeed Nicholas, to perfect this aircraft will take a lot of work, fortunatly I have a week off my real job so can begin type training now, thank you Stephan, when I complete the 10 flights to captain would you be ok to do another sig for the Queen?
Jamie MossFirst Officer, B737-800
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DVA9544
Senior Captain, B737-800
OLP
Joined on February 26 2011
Century Club
50 State Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary
Everett Century Club
"Always Upwind and Downwind" Hergiswil, Nidwalden Switzerland
151 legs, 246.8 hours
64 legs,
112.2 hours online 151 legs,
246.8 hours ACARS 7 legs,
12.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
November 27 2011 23:46 ET by Stephan Faessler
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no problem Jamie, cheers
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DVA8806
First Officer, B777-200
OLP
Joined on July 10 2010
Online Century Club
Double Century Club
"(Error404) Runway9R ?not found." Mabank, TX USA
201 legs, 442.1 hours
157 legs,
335.6 hours online 197 legs,
438.7 hours ACARS 8 legs,
14.2 hours event 456 legs, 1,424.1 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
December 15 2011 21:34 ET by Conner Pierce
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Stephen does a great job with sigs. He did mine :-)
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