Replacement AC SWA 717 to DL

[dicko]

Plus, we're charming and delightful.

"It puts the lotion on the skin, or it gets the hose again"......... More appropriate for the situation I think.

 

[Quiet Flight]

I can virtually guarantee that if the SWA IT department is even peripherally involved, that it will be an unmitigated disaster.

Nodding my head in steadfast agreement...

 

[labatt]

Anyone thought about the SIM time problem. DELTA wants all the SIM time starting in FEB, we still have to do PC/PT for the 717 with 30% RSV coverage and train all the guys who will come back to the 717 for a few months then retrain on the 737. Is there only 3 SIM's left or am I wrong? I don't see DELTA training from 12-4am. That will be the new Airtran train slot.

Stockholm is nice this time of year.



http://www.alteontraining.com/locations/location.aspx?id=303

 

[Citrusflyer]

Anyone thought about the SIM time problem. DELTA wants all the SIM time starting in FEB, we still have to do PC/PT for the 717 with 30% RSV coverage and train all the guys who will come back to the 717 for a few months then retrain on the 737. Is there only 3 SIM's left or am I wrong? I don't see DELTA training from 12-4am. That will be the new Airtran train slot.

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

 

[freightdogfred]

Ok, so what are they...

you bark on your side of the fence, we'll bark on ours, someday everyone will be friends and sniffing butt in the park.


Sound familiar?

 

[atldc9]

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

There are 5 B-717 sims. 1 in Australia, 1 in SEA, 2 in ATL and 1 in stockholm.

 

[Lear70]

I'm in for Australia...

 

[General Lee]

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[redflyer65]

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

Word has it that Rihanna has rented that Sim thru next year. Butterscotch sundaes delivered daily. Delta press release to follow.

 

[General Lee]

Word has it that Rihanna has rented that Sim thru next year. Butterscotch sundaes delivered daily. Delta press release to follow.

Yes, she is willing to spend more money than you are on your AT brothers. Shame on you! Don't you feel any guilt about what your "daddy" and your union did to them? It's sad Red, and so are you.



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[atldc9]

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

LGB- Nope - it came to ATL years ago.

 

[Citrusflyer]

Holding my breath for the 717 transitions to commence. Gonna bid Australia with Lear, Stockholm as my second choice.

 

[canyonblue]

Rumor is Southwest just bought a 717 Sim and is setting up a satellite training center in Gaza. At least you can join the locals in the daily stone throwing extravaganza. They have their oppressor, and apparently so do some of you.

 

[FlyinGuy]

Did someone just fart?

 

[HA25]

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

While I was in SEA simming on the 717, some Deltoids came by to check out the sim.... mostly MD88 guys who were most impressed with the cockpit differences of the latest DC9... Then they told us "Aloha"... and went on their way...

I imagine pretty soon, the HAL checkairman will be fighting for those prime sim slots of 8am and 12pm...

 

[goahead]

Does SWA single engine taxi yet???

 

[scoreboardII]

no, takes to long to get to 35 kts.

 

[27 driver]

no, takes to long to get to 35 kts.

That's just funny right there. I needed a good laugh. Thanks.

 

[scoreboardII]

we all need a laugh now and then.

 

[Just thinking]

"we all need a laugh now and then",,,,,,,,,,,,,, yes, it is a tragic comedy.... a CEO ranting about 15% ROI while wasting millions of dollars in fuel dollars each year because a "type rated" pilot cannot start the other engine. Hilarious.
Herb time? Spit milk out of my nose I was laughing so hard.
1700+ personnel in an IT department? Busting a gut.
Weight and balance computations? Giggling all the way home.

If you can't objectively critique your methodologies you are just jumping on the band wagon of "group think."

Time to let go of the 1970's and 1980's and pursue a course of action that will provide for the future.

I appreciate the ability for the RSW pilots to work and make a great living.

Would AirTran have been around in 15 years? Maybe/
Will Southwest be around in 15 years? More likely than not, but as more is revealed it is obvious that huge strides need to be taken.