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DVA3584
First Officer, MD-88

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Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 00:10 ET by Tyler Hammac

I was looking through the MD-88/90 Operating Manual, and there is not any section in there that lists the V speeds....does anyone know where I can find this at? Or should I just google it?

Tyler Hammac (DVA3584)

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Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 01:23 ET by William Hogestyn

there isn't a reference for the fleet as far as i know. but i also use the lago maddog and it has a Vspeed sheet for fms/fmc. but your probably better off googling it if you don't want to buy that. unless someone else knows more..
you can always email Larry F. the CP of the MD-88/90 program

DVA3584
First Officer, MD-88

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Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 11:37 ET by Tyler Hammac

Thanks man, the reason I ask is because Im getting ready to take my first officers exam, and Im not sure if I will need to know the V speeds or not. What can I expect for the MD-88 F.O exam?

Tyler Hammac (DVA3584)

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Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 11:43 ET by Norm Hare

Tyler,

The information you will need is covered in the MD88 manual located in the Pilot Center.

Norm Hare (DVA3419)

Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 19:10 ET by William Hogestyn

well put Norm, ut like any other Fo test there are still questions that are covered in other manuals as well, for weather, app plates,ect. but like i said bout the v-speeds for the fleet there is no way to check what they are.

Just be calm and patient and read all material nessasary for the test.

Good luck with the test and check ride when/if taking, and can't wait to see another left seater in teh MADDOG

William DVA3073

DVA3584
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Posted onPost created on December 10 2006 22:37 ET by Tyler Hammac

Thanks man :)..i really like the MD, it is one of my favorite aircraft :). Im actually kind of afraid to take the checkride though. But, I will do my best, I am practicing like crazy lol. But I hope to see you in the right seat soon !

Tyler Hammac (DVA3584)

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Posted onPost created on December 11 2006 08:25 ET by Norm Hare

You'll do fine Tyler. I was able to pass my checkride on the first go around, but only after carefull planning and practice. The MD is definately a rocket, and much different than the CRJ. I found myself a bit too high when nearing destination and had to descend a bit faster than I would have liked. I haven't had a chance to fly it since passing, but rewarded myself with the JCA package. Haven't purchased the LAGO panel, but it seems to work quite well with the company issue

Norm Hare (DVA3419)

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Posted onPost created on December 11 2006 08:52 ET by Tyler Hammac

Sounds good man, thankyou for the support! Yes, the MD is definantly a rocket and flys much much differently than the CRJ. Things tend to happen alot faster in the MD.

Tyler Hammac (DVA3584)

Posted onPost created on December 12 2006 16:07 ET by William Hogestyn

yea they really do.... and be sure to watch your speeds during take off...very easy to overspeed.
And also remeber that the MD can be very unforginvg if ya make a mistake on the landing...
just practice, practice, practice and you will do just fine.

Godspeed and Goodluck

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Posted onPost created on December 26 2006 23:48 ET by Mark Salter

I'm sure you will do fine. And if you don't make it the first time, so what! Just do it agian the next day, its not a big deal.

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Posted onPost created on December 27 2006 16:10 ET by Derek Bradley

lol Mark he already passed. Look at his sig.

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Posted onPost created on January 09 2007 08:10 ET by Ray Grimm

Hello Tyler,

I was just looking through the cooler and saw your post. I know it has been awhile but I am new to Delta so hence the late response. Anyway, below is what I use when flying the MD88/MD90. I hope this information helps.

Operating Performance: MD-81/82/88/83/87
? Mno 0.76 Mach Normal Operating Speed
? Mmo 0.82 Mach Max. Operating Speed
? Mne 0.95 Mach Never Exceed Speed
? Vno 340 knots Normal Operating Speed IAS
? Vmo knots Max. Operating Speed IAS
? Vne knots Never Exceed Speed IAS
? Vat 133-140 knots Landing @ Runway Threshold Speed @ MLW full flap/Gear down
* DO NOT Exceed 250kts @ or Below 10,000ft Altitude.*
Take-off speed@ MTOW:
? V1 135-140kts @ flap2/3 (V1 is the go or no-go decision speed)
? VR 140-145kts (VR is the rotation speed i.e. lift-off speed)
? V2 141-155kts (V2 is the safe climb-out speed)

ILS & Approach speed @ MLW:
? 180 knots Flap2 to full flap/gear down @ Vat 133 - 140 knots
? Vat = 1.30 Vso (Vso is stall speed @ full flap/gear down)
Cruise Speeds:
? Max. Cruise speed 499 KTAS @ cruise altitude 30,000 - 35,000ft depending on weight
? Long Range Cruise speed 439 KTAS Cruise Altitude 30,000 - 35,000ft depending on weight.
? Typical Cruise Speed is 0.76 - 0.82 Mach @ FL300 - FL350
When flying long routes (over 2hrs) with MTOW, climb to FL300 & hold Alt with cruise speed 0.78 - 0.80 Mach , then fly that level for 30 min. then climb to FL310 - 320 @500 fpm and so on until you reach FL350 @ 0.78 - 0.82 Mach
Try not exceeding 91% N1 during cruise in order to have available thrust for emergencies & be more efficient with fuel burn. The reason I mentioned the above procedure is to avoid too much nose pitch up attitude which will put the aircraft wing at a higher angle of attack causing speed bleed leading to a clean stall if you are not careful.
The time taken between cruise climb is important because the aircraft will burn fuel (losing weight), your speed will gradually increase @ the same N1 setting, your aircraft pitch up will decrease helping you for the next cruise climb. Rate of climb at these alts should be between 300-500 fpm in order not to lose speed rapidly. The more you climb to FL350 the more the air density is less the better the engine fuel consumption (more range) & the less is thrust.
I usually output data for N1 on the screen & switch the EICAS to fuel management to observe aircraft status on fuel burn & range.
You should carry enough fuel for the flight + 45 minutes for diversions & emergencies i.e., if your trip is 2hrs long, you load fuel for the required 2hrs flight plus fuel for an extra 40 min. You should know your aircraft's average fuel consumption for the type of engines fitted with in order to determine the fuel weight required for the flight. Remember that weight is drag, drag is more fuel burn which costs money (for virtual pilots flying for virtual airlines :), so do not carry more fuel than you need. You have a destination to go to & MLW limit. You do not want to arrive at your destination with total weight above MLW!
ROC Rate of Climb
Below 10,000 ft
? Max. 4000 fpm @ 250 knots
* DO NOT Exceed 250kts @ or Below 10,000ft Altitude.*
Above 10,000 ft to Cruise Flight Level FL
? 2200fpm from 10,000 - 20,000ft @ 280 - 340kts
? 1800 - 1500fpm from 20,000 - 26,000ft
? 1400 - 500fpm from 26,000 - 35,000 ft depending on weight.
ROD Rate of Descent
? From Cruise FL to 10,000ft hold 0.79 Mach until 290 knots, reduce thrust for 2500 fpm
? Below 10,000ft rate of descent varies with ATC requirements, but is between 800 - 3000fpm
? In normal conditions 250kts idle descent, then slow & configure speed so as to not add power until on Glide Slope.
? Glide Slope descend is between 1500 - 500fpm depending on your situation
? At Runway Threshold descend between 400 - 200fpm for a smooth touchdown landing

Ray Grimm

Captain, MD-88

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