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DVA10323
Chief Pilot, B727-200
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Gulfport, MS

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327 legs dispatched, 343.5 hours

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 17:51 ET by Kevin Lundy

If you change programs to a program you have an additional rating in do the flights you have already flown count towards your promotions to Captain? i.e. If you are in the 737-800 program with an additional rating for the MD-88 aircraft and switched to the MD-88 program will the previous flights flown in the MD-88 over 150nm count towards captain?

What would be the advantage of changing programs verses having the additional rating in the aircraft? Just asking, I really enjoy the MD-88 more and more and I am in the 737 program.

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA7956
Captain, A320
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"Swing on a star"
Manassas, VA USA

478 legs, 905.6 hours
259 legs, 494.7 hours online
473 legs, 893.0 hours ACARS
70 legs, 123.9 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:02 ET by Scott Bradley

Don't know the answer, but...

I don't think you're allowed to leave the 737 program. You have to wait until everyones asleep then make your move. Once they find out you like the MD-88 - eek

Scott Bradley

Captain, A320

DVA8512
Senior Captain, CRJ-200
OLP

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"I love to fly and it shows."
Cary, NC

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708 legs, 2,388.2 hours online
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Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:11 ET by Elise Van De Putte

No they won't, you'll have to fly 10 more flights.

Elise Van De Putte (DVA8512)

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:20 ET by Kevin Lundy

Scott Bradley wrote:

I don't think you're allowed to leave the 737 program. You have to wait until everyones asleep then make your move. Once they find out you like the MD-88 -

LOL Opps!

So what is the advantage of Changing programs ?

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA1038
Captain, B737-800
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Joined on January 12 2003
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"Celer, Silens, Mortalis"
Summerville, SC USA

169 legs, 1,008.2 hours
56 legs, 288.5 hours online
25 legs, 221.2 hours ACARS
1 legs, 5.0 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:27 ET by Kevin Cornish

Just that its a plane you'd rather fly. Othen than that...

Kevin Cornish

Captain, B737-800

DVA8752
Captain, B767-300

Joined on January 01 2010
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Sedalia, CO

338 legs, 1,236.8 hours
31 legs, 181.3 hours online
37 legs, 232.7 hours ACARS
2 legs, 8.4 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:41 ET by Brandon Howell

Kevin Lundy wrote:

Scott Bradley wrote:

I don't think you're allowed to leave the 737 program. You have to wait until everyones asleep then make your move. Once they find out you like the MD-88 -

LOL Opps!

So what is the advantage of Changing programs ?

More ratings and credit for flying other types. Give the 767 a try...you'll never look back.

Brandon Howell (DVA8752)

DVA9677
Captain, B737-800
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Joined on April 11 2011
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Kissimmee, FL USA

543 legs, 735.9 hours
247 legs, 299.2 hours online
538 legs, 725.6 hours ACARS
2 legs, 2.8 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 18:50 ET by John Anderson

The 767 is a wonderful bird. Especially if you're able to get the Level-D, but . . . Oh yes . . . you'll look back . . . if you leave the 737 program, you'd better look back . . . wink

DVA9510
Captain, B777-200

Joined on February 17 2011
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San Diego, CA

132 legs, 349.8 hours
12 legs, 21.9 hours online
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Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 19:46 ET by Dylan Klein

echem 777 echem (at least when you work your way up wink

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DVA3196
Senior Captain, MD-11
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Anderson, MO

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292 legs, 503.1 hours online
580 legs, 1,026.5 hours ACARS
89 legs, 191.0 hours event
236 legs dispatched, 110.1 hours

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 19:57 ET by Michael Brown

MD-11 if you ask me! biggrin

Three engines are better than two!!

Michael Brown (DVA3196)

DVA5929
Senior Captain, B747-400
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TX USA

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Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 20:51 ET by Nicholas Carpenter

Michael Brown wrote:

MD-11 if you ask me!

Three engines are better than two!!

And four engines are better than three! You'll love the highest flight deck that DVA has to offer onboard the Queen of the Skies! biggrin

Teasing aside, you should look to move into the program of your favorite aircraft. It will be your home at DVA and everyone will be able to see your program pride!

Nicholas Carpenter

Senior Captain, B747-400

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 21:26 ET by Kevin Lundy

John Anderson wrote:

The 767 is a wonderful bird. Especially if you're able to get the Level-D, but . . . Oh yes . . . you'll look back . . . if you leave the 737 program, you'd better look back . . .

Just passed my 767 1st officer test! I will jump in the bird when I get back home in a few days and see how she handles. Then might apply for my check ride! biggrin

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 21:48 ET by Brandon Howell

Kevin Lundy wrote:

John Anderson wrote:

The 767 is a wonderful bird. Especially if you're able to get the Level-D, but . . . Oh yes . . . you'll look back . . . if you leave the 737 program, you'd better look back . . .

Just passed my 767 1st officer test! I will jump in the bird when I get back home in a few days and see how she handles. Then might apply for my check ride!

Welcome to the dark side... biggrin

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 22:03 ET by Kevin Cornish

We have cookies.

Kevin Cornish

Captain, B737-800

DVA10030
Captain, B727-200
OLP

Joined on August 04 2011
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Milano, Lombardia Italia

323 legs, 812.4 hours
229 legs, 553.7 hours online
308 legs, 767.2 hours ACARS
27 legs, 52.7 hours event
1,410 legs, 2,961.0 hours total

Posted onPost created on February 14 2012 23:25 ET by Luca Di Biase

the dark side it's only the 727 side cool

and everyone knows it rawk

DVA10347
First Officer, MD-11

Joined on November 24 2011

Western United States

32 legs, 103.2 hours
31 legs, 101.3 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on February 15 2012 00:41 ET by Don Johnson

Flew my checkride for the 767 on 2/11, needless to say I am awaiting the results, ergo checking my email at all hours of the day and night multiple times per hour since the 11th. Wait where was the DVA addiction thread again? May need some group therapy. To day was my 30th Bday, I was hoping that would be my present. nuts

Don Johnson

First Officer, MD-11

Posted onPost created on February 15 2012 07:42 ET by Kevin Lundy

Don Johnson wrote:

I am awaiting the results, ergo checking my email at all hours of the day and night multiple times per hour since the 11th.

Get to the Support thread ASAP! Man, they should have a warning e-mail sent to the evaluators as soon as we click the little button that says "This is a check ride" then the evaluators should stop what they are doing, go to the computer, sit and wait for us to finish, and then send us our pass/fail results within 5 minutes of us completing the check ride. This cruel and inhuman treatment is not fair! facepalm

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA10347
First Officer, MD-11

Joined on November 24 2011

Western United States

32 legs, 103.2 hours
31 legs, 101.3 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on February 15 2012 17:43 ET by Don Johnson

Kevin Lundy wrote:

Don Johnson wrote:

I am awaiting the results, ergo checking my email at all hours of the day and night multiple times per hour since the 11th.

the evaluators should stop what they are doing, go to the computer, sit and wait for us to finish, and then send us our pass/fail results within 5 minutes of us completing the check ride.

Wow, Hello guy that took that way out of context.

I was simply trying to say how addicted I am to DVA, and in no way complaining about how long it takes or implying that people who volunteer there time to do this should be at our disposal 24/7. Sad part is DVA is the only thing that brings any sort of happiness to my life right now and seems to be the only place I can accomplish anything. So yes, I continue to check my email like a crazy person. I was making fun of myself or trying too.

This why I don't post in forums.

Don Johnson

First Officer, MD-11

Posted onPost created on February 15 2012 18:34 ET by Dylan Klein

Don Johnson wrote:

Kevin Lundy wrote:

Don Johnson wrote:

I am awaiting the results, ergo checking my email at all hours of the day and night multiple times per hour since the 11th.

the evaluators should stop what they are doing, go to the computer, sit and wait for us to finish, and then send us our pass/fail results within 5 minutes of us completing the check ride.

Wow, Hello guy that took that way out of context.

I was simply trying to say how addicted I am to DVA, and in no way complaining about how long it takes or implying that people who volunteer there time to do this should be at our disposal 24/7. Sad part is DVA is the only thing that brings any sort of happiness to my life right now and seems to be the only place I can accomplish anything. So yes, I continue to check my email like a crazy person. I was making fun of myself or trying too.

This why I don't post in forums.

this is no reason to stop posting in forums. people make mistakes, he was just trying to make a joke, its kinda a common practice here. there is no need to get upset, and especially to stop posting. we are a welcoming community who just want to have fun and make jokes. i hope you understand that, as well as how i need a grammar teacher. Happy flying!

Posted onPost created on February 15 2012 18:39 ET by Kevin Lundy

Don Johnson wrote:

Kevin Lundy wrote:

Don Johnson wrote:

I am awaiting the results, ergo checking my email at all hours of the day and night multiple times per hour since the 11th.

the evaluators should stop what they are doing, go to the computer, sit and wait for us to finish, and then send us our pass/fail results within 5 minutes of us completing the check ride.

Wow, Hello guy that took that way out of context.

I was simply trying to say how addicted I am to DVA, and in no way complaining about how long it takes or implying that people who volunteer there time to do this should be at our disposal 24/7. Sad part is DVA is the only thing that brings any sort of happiness to my life right now and seems to be the only place I can accomplish anything. So yes, I continue to check my email like a crazy person. I was making fun of myself or trying too.

This why I don't post in forums.

OMG. Talk about taking it out of context! That was a JOKE! You must have not read the "This cruel and inhuman treatment is not fair!" at the end of my post. O yea, and the funny get to the Support thread ASAP. Relax. Have fun :-) I am just as addicted as you are, I know your pain! Lets go Fly!!!

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA3809
First Officer, B767-300
OLP

Joined on December 12 2006
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East Petersburg, PA USA

329 legs, 829.1 hours
124 legs, 239.2 hours online
291 legs, 767.0 hours ACARS
25 legs, 52.9 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 17 2012 08:23 ET by Garen Evans

This may also be out of context, but a few days ago I took the 767 written, but I hhave not received any e-mail about whether I passed it, or what the next step should be. In the pilot center it says, "You are elgibile to request but have not passed the Check Ride for this Equipment program." How do I go about requesting the Check Ride?

Garen Evans (DVA3809)

Posted onPost created on February 17 2012 08:56 ET by Nicholas Carpenter

Garen, if you are eligible to request the checkride then you passed your exam. Then in your pilot center, select either "request additional ratings" or "new equipment transfer request" for the 767 and it should be processed by the 767 staff relatively quickly.

Nicholas Carpenter

Senior Captain, B747-400

Posted onPost created on February 17 2012 09:55 ET by Garen Evans

Thanks for the info. I just got an e-mail from Dan and have been assigned a check ride. Looking forward to it!

Nicholas Carpenter wrote:

Garen, if you are eligible to request the checkride then you passed your exam. Then in your pilot center, select either "request additional ratings" or "new equipment transfer request" for the 767 and it should be processed by the 767 staff relatively quickly.

Posted onPost created on February 17 2012 14:00 ET by Kevin Lundy

Good luck on the check ride!

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

NEW DVA PILOT
First Officer, MD-88

Joined on June 08 2010

Southeastern United States

Posted onPost created on February 21 2012 21:43 ET by Tyler Mcbee

I am currently in the MD-88 program but do not have a MD-88 in my FSX. My memory is limited so all the planes I have right now are it. I really wanna get moved to the 767 because I absolutely love flying it over the pond (which I did Monday). I emailed my current Chief Pilot about it. Did I follow the right procedure?

Tyler Mcbee

First Officer, MD-88

Posted onPost created on February 22 2012 16:47 ET by Kevin Cornish

Tyler, to join the 767 program you first have to be a captain in a stage 2 aircraft (i.e. MD-88, B737, or A320). Once you acheive that rank, you can take the 767 FO test and if you pass, take the check ride. And, yes, you did the right thing by emailing your chief pilot to answer your questions. You can also post your questions here in the cooler and we'd be happy to help you.

Kevin Cornish

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on February 22 2012 19:57 ET by Nicholas Carpenter

Tyler Mcbee wrote:

I am currently in the MD-88 program but do not have a MD-88 in my FSX. My memory is limited so all the planes I have right now are it. I really wanna get moved to the 767 because I absolutely love flying it over the pond (which I did Monday). I emailed my current Chief Pilot about it. Did I follow the right procedure?

Tyler, go to your pilot center, and then find the link to the fleet library. There you will be able to download an MD-88 for FSX.

Nicholas Carpenter

Senior Captain, B747-400

NEW DVA PILOT
First Officer, MD-88

Joined on June 08 2010

Southeastern United States

Posted onPost created on February 22 2012 20:57 ET by Tyler Mcbee

Nevermind, I got it all figured out!

Tyler Mcbee

First Officer, MD-88

Posted onPost created on February 25 2012 20:15 ET by Kevin Lundy

Last 18 flights were in the MD-88, why don't i just make the switch? Hast to be the pride, back to a 1st officer LOL! :-)

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA8090
Captain, B767-300

Joined on October 12 2009
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"Once you go up, it's hard to come back down."
Sunset, UT

123 legs, 256.4 hours
69 legs, 142.2 hours online
120 legs, 252.3 hours ACARS
44 legs, 93.8 hours event

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 00:05 ET by Alex Labarge

Whats funny is that I looked at all those who are trying to represent themselves [and their program] and say "join us were better". Didn't see the 757 guy try to represent the 757 program though. Are they asleep or something [while still maintaining to have the most aircraft out of our fleet]? Also [this might get things going again] I'm thinking of joining the 757 program. Do you 767 guys object?

Alex Labarge

Captain, B767-300

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 00:29 ET by Brandon Howell

Alex Labarge wrote:

Whats funny is that I looked at all those who are trying to represent themselves [and their program] and say "join us were better". Didn't see the 757 guy try to represent the 757 program though. Are they asleep or something [while still maintaining to have the most aircraft out of our fleet]? Also [this might get things going again] I'm thinking of joining the 757 program. Do you 767 guys object?

Of course...now join the 767 guys. If you join us in the next 5 minutes, you get a free toaster.*

*Toaster not included

Brandon Howell (DVA8752)

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 09:15 ET by Kevin Cornish

Come to the dark side. We have cookies.

Kevin Cornish

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 14:05 ET by Nicholas Carpenter

Alex Labarge wrote:

Whats funny is that I looked at all those who are trying to represent themselves [and their program] and say "join us were better". Didn't see the 757 guy try to represent the 757 program though. Are they asleep or something [while still maintaining to have the most aircraft out of our fleet]? Also [this might get things going again] I'm thinking of joining the 757 program. Do you 767 guys object?

When I moved through stage 3, I went the 757 route. It was a good aircraft and I would recommend it over the 767... provided you continue into the 747 of course! biggrin

Nicholas Carpenter

Senior Captain, B747-400

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 17:40 ET by Alex Labarge

Decisions, decisions...

Alex Labarge

Captain, B767-300

Posted onPost created on February 26 2012 19:33 ET by John Anderson

Brandon Howell wrote:

If you join us in the next 5 minutes, you get a free toaster.*

*Toaster not included

Bwaaa Haaa Haaa Haaa Haw

John Anderson (DVA9677)

Posted onPost created on March 10 2012 19:59 ET by Kevin Lundy

After much frustration with the fleet 757 and FS9 I made the switch to the 727-200 program. Challenging it is :-) biggrin

Kevin Lundy

Chief Pilot, B727-200

DVA10082
Captain, B777-200
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Posted onPost created on March 11 2012 22:28 ET by Josh Burr

Nicholas Carpenter wrote:

And four engines are better than three! You'll love the highest flight deck that DVA has to offer onboard the Queen of the Skies!

Posted onPost created on March 11 2012 22:28 ET by Josh Burr

*from the guy with a signature of the 757

Josh Burr (DVA10082)

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