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Moving to the DC-10

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  1. Mario Gonzalez

    Mario Gonzalez Formula 3

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    #1 Mario Gonzalez, Aug 30, 2005
    Well guys, last Friday was my last flight on the DC-8. Yesterday was my first day in DC-10 ground school. the 10 is a nice bird compared to the 8 but I guess I got a soft spot for the old gal. I'm sure nobody is shedding a tear for me ;). after all It's another type rating. let me compare both flight characteristics with an analogy:

    DC-8 fly's like a dump truck.

    DC-10 fly's like a Cadillac
     
  2. EndymionMKII

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    #2 EndymionMKII, Aug 30, 2005
    Nice keep us informed on how it goes man.
     
  3. Dane

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    #3 Dane, Sep 2, 2005
    Mario, how long is the course? Sim rides? Actual flights?

    Dane
     
  4. Mario Gonzalez

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    #4 Mario Gonzalez, Sep 2, 2005
    I should be done sometime in October. ground school takes about two or three weeks, about 6 or 8 simulator sessions, one FAA oral exam (hopefully) and one sim ride for the type rating (hopefully). company line check, FAA line check. then I'm done.

    hopefully...
     
  5. Dane

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    #5 Dane, Sep 2, 2005
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    Drinking out of one of these, again, huh?!? Still, I've thought I was a better student as I grew older. Maybe, your mind is just tuned to knowing what's necessary and how much you actually need to digest.

    Dane
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  6. Mario Gonzalez

    Mario Gonzalez Formula 3

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    #6 Mario Gonzalez, Sep 2, 2005
    true. after a few times doing this, you learn what really needs to be learned, the rest catches up eventually. but you right, it's always like drinking out of a fire hose...
     
  7. Mario Gonzalez

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    #7 Mario Gonzalez, Jun 14, 2006
    FINALLY! after two postponements, I finally received my DC-10 type rating last night! what a relief. It's all down hill from here.

    Mario
     
  8. Pantherjon

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    #8 Pantherjon, Jun 14, 2006
    Way to go! Better late then never,eh? ;)
     

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