n6604f
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Coming from the 88 it would be a differences course, right?
Systems are the same or similar for the most part between the DC9/MD88-90 and 717. The primary difference is the level of automation in the flight deck.
DC9 - Wing leveler, VSI selector (alt hold), Heading selector (capt only) and mostly manual F/D, no auto throttle. Steam gauges with acars (yes old fashion NDB too). Cat 2 only.
MD88-90 - Lnav, Vnav guidance (no fl chng), FMS, Quirky Auto Pilot with alt cap/hold, finiky auto throttles, partial glass (pfd & mfd), digital engine instrumetation. Cat 3a.
717 - Full Glass Cockpit similar size as the DC9-40
The training by FAA requirements will be differences only. The only question mark is the intergration of operational policies which should not be too hard to transition which ever they decide to use.
Bottom line it maybe old technology but it still fun flying the DC/MD product unless you don't like a challenge and prefer to be board or read your paper. Then boeing/airbus is your answer. Hope this answered some of your questions about the differences between these aircraft.