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DVA1790
First Officer, B737-800
Joined on July 15 2004
Northeastern United States
7 legs, 20.4 hours
3 legs,
7.7 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
July 16 2004 20:04 ET by Burke Duzenbury
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Does Delta VA have any standardized training programs in place? I am brand new and have started on the manuals, but any help from you guys would be appreciated. Thanks!
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DVA1640
Captain, B777-200
Joined on April 20 2004
Century Club
Western Europe
104 legs, 421.8 hours
9 legs,
17.0 hours ACARS 593 legs, 2,712.0 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
July 16 2004 22:51 ET by Dan Biddle
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Cool, Welcome to the best VA around!! About training programs, well i don't know if we have any online training programs except the 777 one, but have you read the Flight Encyclopedia in the Documents Library. This should give a basic knowledge of aprroach charts etc. other than that, the aircraft manual will tell you alot, but we're all willing to give you a helping hand.
All the best
Dan BiddleCaptain, B777-200
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DVA822
Senior Captain, B777-200
Joined on September 05 2002
Quincentenary Club
Million Mile Club
"I love the smell of jet fuel" Northeastern United States
589 legs, 2,254.6 hours
47 legs,
112.9 hours online 97 legs,
400.7 hours ACARS 16 legs,
39.2 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
July 17 2004 04:35 ET by Trevor Fenimore
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Hey Burke,
Like Dan said welcome to the best VA ever!!!! Regarding the training sessions the 777 program has one on the usually the first Thursday of every month. They are open to all pilots not just 777 pilots, and so far we have talked about North Atlantic Tracks, and Instrument Approaches. During the August training session we will probably focus on International flight rules. Keep a look out in the water cooler for any annoucments regarding the training session. In the mean time as always if you ever have any questions do not hesitate to ask, we have a great group of pilots here who are always very helpful.
Welcome,
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DVA1195
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 25 2003
Century Club
IN USA
136 legs, 145.5 hours
12 legs,
13.5 hours online 30 legs,
25.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 17 2004 07:59 ET by Jacob Perry
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Burke,
I can recall a two hour online checkride/training session with Ty Weston when I was promotoed to the Mad Dog. He was willing to walk me through some standard procedures and teach me quite a bit. This was before I started flying in real life, so my knowledge was fairly limited.
I have no doubt that your Chief Pilot, James Brickell would be more than happy to participate in an online training session with you as well, as he is that kind of guy. Just go to the home page and look for the "our staff" page and shoot him an email asking about it.
Of course, since he posts here about 437 times a day something tells me that he'll see this thread and respond.
I also have a sneaking suspiscion that there will be some sort of training program here eventually, perhaps in connection with the new truboprop program being started. In the mean time, just ask away and use the resources already availible here.
Jacob PerrySenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA1767
Captain, B727-200
Joined on July 02 2004
Century Club
Online Century Club
Midwestern United States
107 legs, 156.8 hours
104 legs,
153.2 hours online 6 legs,
12.1 hours event 501 legs, 763.5 hours total
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Posted onPost created on
July 17 2004 08:13 ET by Michael Carter
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Are you specifically needing type training or nav and airport ops training? Just curious.
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DVA320
Senior Captain, B777-200
E-MAIL
Joined on September 22 2001
Online Double Century Club
Triple Century Club
Midwestern United States
365 legs, 1,242.5 hours
353 legs,
1,216.6 hours online 2 legs,
4.6 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 00:05 ET by Awais Ahsan
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Jacob it's good to you see you again!
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DVA1195
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 25 2003
Century Club
IN USA
136 legs, 145.5 hours
12 legs,
13.5 hours online 30 legs,
25.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 06:57 ET by Jacob Perry
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Interestingly enough Awais, I thought the very same thing about you when I saw a couple of new posts from you this morning.
Thanks for the greeting. Business has had me occupied for about six months, but I have some breathing room (not too mention free time) now.
Jacob PerrySenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA1184
Captain, B757-200
Joined on April 20 2003
Southeastern United States
20 legs, 68.1 hours
15 legs,
47.2 hours online
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 06:59 ET by Kevin Rosato
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Hey Jacob,
Good to see you on this board again! How's the flying going? How's Melissa? I'm going to have to come up to IND again one of these days and visit the "new" family. I can't seem to stay in the country more than 2 weeks a month though! Drop me an email let me know what's going on. I'll be flying around the world for the next week and a half. Take care,
Kevin Rosato
giantsfanatl@yahoo.com
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DVA1195
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 25 2003
Century Club
IN USA
136 legs, 145.5 hours
12 legs,
13.5 hours online 30 legs,
25.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 12:45 ET by Jacob Perry
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Holy where the &#%$ have you been, Batman? I've sent you a few emails, but they get bounced back for some reason.
Stay put, I'll call you momentarily.
Jacob PerrySenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA1195
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 25 2003
Century Club
IN USA
136 legs, 145.5 hours
12 legs,
13.5 hours online 30 legs,
25.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 12:48 ET by Jacob Perry
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Son of a &%@#%!
I had your email wrong (left out the "S", so I was sending it to giantfan).
I'm sure the rest of the board is enraptured by this little back and forth. Sorry guys.
Jacob PerrySenior Captain, L-1011-100
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DVA953
Senior Captain, B737-800
E-MAIL
Joined on November 17 2002
50 State Club
Double Century Club
Online Double Century Club
"V1 means V1..." West Lafayette, IN USA
214 legs, 376.8 hours
211 legs,
373.0 hours online 117 legs,
223.6 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 18 2004 17:11 ET by James Brickell
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438..
james@lemursarecommie.com
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DVA1195
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
Joined on April 25 2003
Century Club
IN USA
136 legs, 145.5 hours
12 legs,
13.5 hours online 30 legs,
25.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
July 19 2004 06:12 ET by Jacob Perry
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Good catch, JB.
Jacob PerrySenior Captain, L-1011-100
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