146 to go....in comes the 717

[Capn Bloggs]

4 Eyes,
It's a Swinebat, not a flying pig.

Cunning,
I don't care what the outside looks like, it's what the inside looks like that counts. Very nice, I suspect... BTW, my soft spot will always be for the pocket rocket!

[Capt Basil Brush]

The question is, can it get to 37000' loaded?

You always seem to hear them down in the low thirties.

[James4th]

DM, I like your sentiments about the old diesel, I dont think anyone who has flown that airframe has not enjoyed the experience. I have flown, Boeings (real ones, the 717 is not a Boeing!) Airbus, Douglas and Fokker; the DC9/MD80/717 is the best.

Is there anyone out there that has flown a better airframe than the DC9 for sheer pleasure and fun?


PS It also looks good as well.

[amos2]

yeah!...the nine was the one without a doubt!

The 737s a bit boring and the A320s a class act and the 727 guys loved the three holer, but the nine wins!