737 MAX
Oct 30, 2021, 7:29 am
#256
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Posts: 5,512
Inadequate pilot training on a new plane is the parallel. Boeing has been here before.
"The descent rates that can develop were far, far greater than what they were used to." Shem Malmquist, accident investigator
June 24, 1975
"The descent rates that can develop were far, far greater than what they were used to." Shem Malmquist, accident investigator
June 24, 1975
Oct 30, 2021, 9:26 pm
#257
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 67
1960-1969 there were 183 commercial airplane crashes
2000-2009 there were 202 commercial plane crashes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...rcial_aircraft
2000-2009 there were 202 commercial plane crashes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...rcial_aircraft
Oct 30, 2021, 9:52 pm
#258
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 179
1960-1969 there were 183 commercial airplane crashes
2000-2009 there were 202 commercial plane crashes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...rcial_aircraft
2000-2009 there were 202 commercial plane crashes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...rcial_aircraft
Nov 1, 2021, 11:27 am
#260
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 438
I flew on my first MAX since the grounding a few weeks back. I have to admit that it felt a little weird, especially given that the WN crew does not say it's a MAX, they just call it an 800. Even the safety information cards don't use the word MAX (like they did pre-grounding). It's pretty obvious that they don't want the non-observant fliers (probably 90% of their customers) to even know that they are on a MAX.
But, let's face it, these birds are flying all over the country every day without incident. That's certainly no guarantee, but it's enough for me. YMMV.
But, let's face it, these birds are flying all over the country every day without incident. That's certainly no guarantee, but it's enough for me. YMMV.
Nov 2, 2021, 7:55 pm
#261
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: ORD, MDW or MKE
Programs: American and Southwest. Hilton and Marriott hotels primarily.
Posts: 6,462
it worked !! 62 people on first max 8 flight: Chicago - KC today. It is a very nice plane.
Nov 27, 2021, 7:28 pm
#263
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Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
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Still the same Max8 flight cards on my flight LAS-PHX yesterday. I was saddened that the front bulkhead seats don’t have moveable armrests.
LAS is always exciting to fly out of. Almost a fight when boarding. And another lady who sat next to my wife was about to have a heart attack because the elderly lady in front of me, who was using a cane, took 30 seconds to get out of her seat.
No beverage or snack service, either direction LAS-PHX.
LAS is always exciting to fly out of. Almost a fight when boarding. And another lady who sat next to my wife was about to have a heart attack because the elderly lady in front of me, who was using a cane, took 30 seconds to get out of her seat.
No beverage or snack service, either direction LAS-PHX.