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Old 23rd Mar 2009, 14:29
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Huck
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Yes, I still fly them.

We have ~60 MD-11's and ~80 MD-10's.

The MD-10 is a former DC-10 with the MD-11 cockpit, new wiring and a few other improvements.

We have both "dash 10" and "dash 30" MD-10's.

The controversy was over the common type rating. Fedex MD-11 pilots also fly the MD-10.

Probably not a factor in this case, as the accident crew were PANC based, where there are no MD-10's.

Why did the aircraft bounce? Because it hit hard. Spoilers won't stop that.

Other than that, time will tell.
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