View Full Version : DC10 vs. 757
falcon10
30th Jul 2005, 05:13
Mate of mine is trying to decide which aircraft to transition to as FO:
Both aircraft fly similar rotations and pay is similar, so what are the finer attributes between the DC10-30 and 757-200ER?
1. Systems Comprehension?
2. Training Ease?
3. Flying characteristics?
4. Comfort/Workload?
Cheers!
filejw
30th Jul 2005, 07:01
Both handle well and are easy checkouts.To me it would be it would be down to witch A/c has the best trips.JW
dusk2dawn
30th Jul 2005, 10:12
The DC10 might be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fly with more than 2 thrust levers and he just may come to appreciate the Flight Engineer like so many of us do (did).
I don't know what the 10 is like but the 75 has a very noisy cockpit.
Jetstream Rider
30th Jul 2005, 12:11
I fly the 757 now - and I love it.
However, in this position I would go for the DC-10. It would be a great chance to fly with three engines, a Flight Engineer and on a bigger, less common aircraft.
If however he is worried about his job, a 757 rating might be more attractive to a different employer.
Good job - go for the 10.
Bad job - go for the 75.
WindSheer
30th Jul 2005, 14:11
I suppose you have to be realistic,
The 10 won't be around for too many more years.
There will be plenty of 75, and 76's around for a good two decades!
The Boeing option will offer more prospects........!
Hunter58
30th Jul 2005, 14:50
The company having the ten now will not be operating such aircraft too long anymore, so going with the ten might be a good thing to do. And unless it is a very whacky organsation they will pay the new type rating.
Apart from the FE, surely the biggest difference is EFIS/non-EFIS?
I fly an EFIS a/c.
I guess the 10 is non-EFIS.
I'd love to fly a non-EFIS a/c. You could call yourself a real pilot then.
But most would probably see that as a regression.
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