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DVA12650
Captain, B777-200

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213 legs, 288.8 hours
206 legs, 278.3 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 13:37 ET by Noah Weber

Hey, everyone. Really been enjoying the experience of using Delta VA to organize my FSX time. I never realized all the advantages that a VA provides. Thanks to all of you for being part of such a cool operation!

I apologize if I should know the answer to this already, but I had a question about the flights I am eligible to fly. I am currently in the Stage 2 (737-800) program, and I am wondering if I am able to select routes that are scheduled for higher stage aircraft, but that are short enough to safely fly in the 738. I am thinking in particular of a KLM route in Africa from Kilimanjaro to Dar es Salaam. It is listed for the A330 (stage 4?), but the distance is only 200-something NM. Am I able to fly and get credit for this route on ACARS using the 738?

Thanks in advance for helping me clarify.

Best,
-Noah

Noah Weber (DVA12650)

DVA9792
Senior Captain, B737-800
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10,841 legs, 31,487.6 hours
10,331 legs, 30,214.0 hours online
10,733 legs, 31,144.5 hours ACARS
1,535 legs, 4,172.7 hours event
0 legs dispatched, 2.3 hours

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 13:43 ET by Jim Rose

You may fly any aircraft on any route in spite of what is scheduled as long as:
a) you have the rating for the aircraft you intend to fly
b) the aircraft you choose to fly has the range to make the flight distance and
c) the flight leg appears in the day's schedule or you have made a flight assignment

You can find an in-depth discussion of this topic in the DVA Pilot's Manual starting on Page 19.

Jim Rose

Senior Captain, B737-800

DVA2887
Senior Captain, A320
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1,286 legs, 1,796.2 hours
840 legs, 1,047.8 hours online
1,268 legs, 1,774.2 hours ACARS
31 legs, 49.6 hours event
3 legs dispatched, 2.5 hours

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 13:45 ET by Andrew Vane

You can fly any route provided its in the aircraft your're rated for and it can make the trip with legal fuel reserves. Look at the aircraft profiles in the Pilot Center for the acceptable ranges.

Also keep in mind there are minimum flight lengths for the flight to count towards promotion. See the Pilot's Manual for more information. I believe for the 737 its 172sm.

Andrew Vane (DVA2887)

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 13:47 ET by Andrew Vane

Ha ha. Similar to flight report approvals, Jim Rose beat me to it! smile

DVA12198
First Officer, B737-800
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303 legs, 703.8 hours
267 legs, 584.6 hours online
292 legs, 681.8 hours ACARS
36 legs, 78.6 hours event

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 14:36 ET by Tom Stallings

Speaking on the new manual, where would you like us to send corrections for spelling and grammar? I know it is impossible to see them all, only trying to help :-)

Tom Stallings

First Officer, B737-800

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 15:30 ET by Andrew Vane

Hi Tom, You can send them to my email and I'll get them fixed. Just let me know which Manual so I know what you're talking about. smile

Much appreciated!

Andrew Vane (DVA2887)

Posted onPost created on June 17 2015 19:53 ET by Noah Weber

Thanks so much for the answers, gentlemen. Looking forward to trying out some new routes!

Noah Weber (DVA12650)

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