So Long 757!

[SammyG]

Thats what I was thinking. We don't have to be sad just yet, theyre are still BUNCHES of this plane around, and most in relatively good shape. Which makes me happy cause maybe even I will get a chance to fly one someday before they're all gone!

 

[TurboS7]

I call the 738 the VW bus, the 757 is a Chevy van with a 450, wheels and the ability to take off and go.

 

[Typhoon1244]

Guess I'll have to object for the sake of a debate.

What a shock.

I remember my first 7-5 ride at Eastern...it was the first time I saw a shockwave making its strange little dance on a wing. Compared to the 727's, DC-8's and DC-9's I'd been on, the 757 climbed like a rocket. Incredible airplane.

Incidentally, at Eastern, because of the complicated lease-back arrangements, they were called "WhisperDebts."

 

[N2264J]

sez Boyd

RJ Glut! RJ Glut! It's the end of the RJ era!


Hey, wait a minute...

 

[LR25]

Mar, Asquared........

I get the picture, I usually get ripped by someone when I mention Douglas to a bunch of Boeing folks.

I flew DC-3's and the ATL 98 Carvair for a little bit, and also I am a mechanic on DC-8's and 9's.

I only know of a couple of 6's flying personally and one DC-7.

Where do you guys fly the 6 at?

 

[A Squared]

Lr25,

we fly them in Alaska, for differnet companies. My company is currently operating 10 6's and Mar's comapny has a similar number.